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Orthodox Calendar January 3<\/h1>\n

Prophet Malachi<\/h2>\n

The Holy Prophet Malachi lived 400 years before the Birth of Christ, at the time of the return of the Jews from the Babylonian Captivity. Malachi was the last of the Old Testament prophets, therefore the holy Fathers call him \u201cthe seal of the prophets.\u201d<\/p>\n

Manifesting himself an image of spiritual goodness and piety, he astounded the nation and was called Malachi, i.e., an angel. His prophetic book is included in the Canon of the Old Testament. In it he upbraids the Jews, foretelling the coming of Jesus Christ and His Forerunner, and also the Last Judgment (Mal 3:1-5; 4:1-6).<\/p>\n

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Troparion \u2014 Tone 2<\/strong>
\nWe celebrate the memory of Your prophet Malachi, O Lord; through him we entreat You, save our souls.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Martyr Gordius at Caesarea, in Cappadocia<\/h2>\n

The Martyr Gordius was born at the end of the third century in the city of Caesarea of Cappadocia into a Christian family. When he came of age, he entered military service. Because of his valor and military skill, he was made a centurion. During the persecution of Christians at the beginning of the fourth century, he left the world and settled in the Sinai desert to prepare himself for the good deed of confessing the Name of Christ the Savior.<\/p>\n

In the year 320, Gordius openly appeared before the prefect of a city where pagan games were being held, and identified himself as a Christian. He was arrested, suffered terrible torments, then was beheaded.<\/p>\n

Troparion \u2014 Tone 4
\n<\/strong><\/em>Your holy martyr Gordius, O Lord, \/ through his suffering has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. \/ For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries, \/ and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. \/ Through his intercessions, save our souls!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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