We worship Thine immaculate Icon, O Good One, asking the forgiveness of our failings, O Christ God; for of Thine own will Thou wast well-pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh that Thou mightest deliver from slavery to the enemy those whom Thou hadst fashioned. Wherefore, we cry to Thee thankfully: Thou didst fill all things with joy, O our Saviour, when Thou camest to save the world.
@RomanOrthodoxy Seriously going to miss your posts. May the Theotokos always intercede for you.
Thank you for sharing all the story of the saints and keeping our hearts directed to God each day.
12 Soldier Martyrs of Crete (304) "Divine and faithful symphony who assembled as one chorus, twelve in number, you bore away the trophy in Christ, and confounding the hostile authorities, you endured inconceivable tortures. Intercede for us with Christ who glorified you to grant us the great mercy." - August 12 (O.S.)
Great Martyr Euplos the Deacon of Catania (304) "As a holy deacon, a righteous minister of the Church of Christ, thou didst contend superbly. Thou didst sail over the sea of many torments and afflictions, O all-blessed Evplos. Guide us into the haven of heaven." - August 11/24
Let us examine how the experienced farmer will water more often the plant that is weak and small. He exercises greater care towards that plant so that it might improve. This same type of care is to be used by physicians of souls.
St Syncletike