One of my favorites today: Great Martyr James the Persian. The Menaion contains stories that only the faithful who are full of faith believe! The story of the martyrdom of the great James the Persian reminds of that of St Mary of Egypt. Her story seemed so impossible to many even in a more pious… Continue reading Great Martyr James the Persian – Nov 27/ Dec 10
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Today we commemorate St Mercurius who conquered Julian the Apostate
Today is Fri, Nov 24/Dec 7 On this day we remember the Holy Martyr and soldier Mercurios. His life is below (taken from the Menologion program, which I recommend to everyone who reads spiritual things in English), but I want to call your attention to a marvelous episode in his life. Since God is the… Continue reading Today we commemorate St Mercurius who conquered Julian the Apostate