CATECHESIS & DAILY INSPIRATION
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The Holy Martyr Lucillian and those with him at Byzantium: Claudius, Hypatius, Paul, Dionysius and the Virgin Paula
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Reflections and Daily Inspiration
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“We ought to have the most lively spiritual union with the heavenly inhabitants, with all the saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs, prelates, venerable and righteous men, as they are all members of one single body, The Church of Christ, to which we sinners also belong, and the living Head of which is the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. This is why we call upon them in prayer, converse with them, thank and praise them, It is urgently necessary for all Christians to be in union with them, if they desire to make Christian progress; for the saints are our friends, our guides to salvation, who pray and intercede for us.”
- St. John of Kronstadt
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4 Tips for Being an Orthodox Christian in the World
(with Fr Andrew Damick)
Be the Bee #130
You may be the only Orthodox Christian at school or work. Fr. Andrew joins Steve to offer 4 tips to help you live as an Orthodox Christian in the world.
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ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NOVAK DJOKOVIC SERVES JESUS ON AND OFF THE TENNIS COURT
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic is through to the Australian Open final after beating an injured Roger Federer in a semi-final showdown on Rod Laver Arena last night.
Currently ranked number 2 in the world, Djokovic player is a well-known Orthodox Christian, who regularly wears a wooden cross around his neck. He’s known for praying through his matches as does his wife – a practice sports commenters observe with interest...
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SAINT OF THE DAY
JUNE 16 / JUNE 3
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The Holy Martyr Lucillian and those with him at Byzantium: Claudius, Hypatius, Paul, Dionysius and the Virgin Paula
Lucillian grew old as a pagan priest but, as a gray-haired old man, he recognized the truth of Christianity and was baptized. His conversion to Christianity provoked great anxiety among the pagans in Nicomedia, and he was brought to trial. Because he would not deny his new Faith, Lucillian was vio- lently beaten and, completely bruised, was thrown into prison. In prison he met four young men, Claudius, Hypatius, Paul and Dionysius, who were also imprisoned be- cause of their faith in Christ. The old man greatly rejoiced in the young men and they in him, and together they spent all their time in pious conversation, prayer and the chanting of Psalms. When they were led out of prison, they were tortured by various means and finally sent to Byzantium, where the soldiers be- headed Claudius, Hypatius, Paul and Dionysius, and where Lucillian was crucified by the Jews. The iniquitous Jews pierced Lucillian’s whole body with nails. A virgin named Paula openly took the martyrs’ bodies and honorably buried them. For this she was accused and, after having been tortured, was beheaded, receiving two wreaths from the Lord: the wreath of virginity and the wreath of martyrdom. Their martyrdom occurred during the reign of Emperor Aurelian, between the years 270 and 275.
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