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†) New Martyrs Prince Constantine Brancoveanu of Wallachia and his four sons Constantine, Stephen, Radu, and Matthew, and his counsellor Ianache; †) Ven. Joseph of Varatec; Translation of the Image “Not-Made-By-Hands” of our Lord Jesus Christ from Edessa to Constantinople; Martyr Diomedes

Published by Sorin Ioniţe
16.08.2022

New Martyrs Prince Constantine Brancoveanu of Wallachia and his four sons The righteous and loving Christ ruling prince of Wallachia, Constantine Brâncoveanu, was born in 1654, to outstanding parents; from his father’s side, he came from…

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(†) The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

Published by basilica.ro
15.08.2022

The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary: After the Ascension of the Lord, the Mother of God remained in the care of the Apostle John the Theologian, and during his journeys…

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Forefeast of the Dormition; Prophet Micah; 9th Sunday after Pentecost

Published by Sorin Ioniţe
14.08.2022

Prophet Micah The Prophet Micah, the sixth of the Twelve Minor Prophets, was descended from the Tribe of Judah and was a native of the city of Moresheth, to the south of Jerusalem. His prophetic…

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Apodosis of the Transfiguration; Translation of the relics of St. Maximus the Confessor; Ven. Dorotheus and Dositheus

Published by Sorin Ioniţe
13.08.2022

Saint Maximus the Confessor was born in Constantinople around 580 and raised in a pious Christian family. He received an excellent education, studying philosophy, grammar, and rhetoric. He was well-read in the authors of antiquity…

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Martyrs Photius and Anicetus

Published by Sorin Ioniţe
12.08.2022

The Martyrs Anicetus and Photius (his nephew) were natives of Nicomedia. Anicetus, a military official, denounced the emperor Diocletian (284-305) for setting up in the city square an implement of execution for frightening Christians. The…

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Martyr and Archdeacon Laurence; Hieromartyr Sixtus, bishop of Rome; Martyr Hippolytus

Published by Diac. Iulian Dumitraşcu
10.08.2022

The Martyrs Archdeacon Laurence, Pope Sixtus, Deacons Felicissimus and Agapitus, the Soldier Romanus were citizens of Rome, and suffered in the year 258 under the emperor Valerian (253-259). Holy Pope Sixtus, born at Athens, received…

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Apostle Matthias; Ten Holy Martyrs who suffered for the icon of Christ

Published by Sorin Ioniţe
09.08.2022

The Holy Apostle Matthias of the Seventy He was born at Bethlehem of the Tribe of Judah. From his early childhood, he studied the Law of God under the guidance of Saint Simeon the God-Receiver…

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St. Emilian the Confessor, Bishop of Cyzicus; St. Myron the Wonderworker and Bishop of Crete

Published by Sorin Ioniţe
08.08.2022

Saint Emilian, Bishop of Cyzikus Saint Emilian, Bishop of Cyzikus, lived during the reign of the Iconoclast emperor Leo the Armenian (813-820). He was summoned together with other bishops to the court of the…

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(+) Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Fish allowed)

Published by Diac. Iulian Dumitraşcu
06.08.2022

Discourse on the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ of Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica For an explanation of the present Feast and understanding of its truth, it is necessary…

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Forefeast of Transfiguration; +) Saint John Jacob of Neamţ; Martyr Eusignius; St. Nonna, mother of St. Gregory the Theologian; Holy Hierarch Fabian, bishop of Rome

Published by Diac. Iulian Dumitraşcu
05.08.2022

Forefeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord The Lord had begun warning his disciples about the dangers they would face, and also about His Passion and death. He also told them that they would be…