This is a very short account of a brother in Christ that stood firm in faith not fear. Martyr Polycarp of Alexandria Commemorated on April 2 The Holy Martyr Polycarp suffered for his bold denunciation of the emperor Maxmian (305-313) for spilling innocent Christian blood in the city of Alexandria. He openly confessed himself a […]
Venerable Hilarion the New, Abbot of Pelekete Commemorated on March 28 Saint Hilarion the New, Igumen of Pelekete Monastery (“Pelekete”, means “hewn with an axe” in Greek, and refers to its location on a steep rock near the Dardanelles). From his youth St Hilarion devoted himself to the service of God and spent many years as
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We press on in this as the German people would say “sitz im leben’ this situation in life. Continue in prayer for God’s continued mercy, guidance, strength and peace. Pray for Vanessa who has moved into the area and is looking to help in the parish with phoning seniors and procuring goods as they may
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As promised here are the Saints commemorated today. Remember these are our brothers and sisters that have at least in this case paid the price with their lives to remain faithful to Christ Jesus( 2 Timothy 4:7) Martyr Montanus the Presbyter of Singidunum, and his wife Maxima March 26 Saint Maxima and her priest-husband, Saint
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