συνοδικός
January 28 / January 15
2019 (7527)
VENN. PAUL OF THEBES (341), AND JOHN CALABYTES (450). MONK-MARTYR PANSOPHIUS (249-251). VEN. PROCHORUS AND VEN. GABRIEL (XI)
• Wonderworking Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of TSYLKANI (4th c.) in Kartliti, Georgia
• Our Lady of the Poor, in Banneux, province of Liège in Belgium
The Shrine of Our Lady of Banneux, also known as the Shrine of the Virgin of the Poor, is a Marian shrine and place of healing in the small town of Banneux in Belgium.
When Saint Nino fell ill in the village of Bodbe, the queens Salome and Perozhavra stood by her bed and wept bitterly at having to part with their beloved teacher and healer. They entreated Saint Nino, who was finishing her last hours on this earth, saying, "Tell us, our Queen, how did you come to our country to free our souls, and where were you raised? Tell us how to continue your good works. You who have delivered us from bondage to the enemy, tell us, what shall we do?" From the information that Saint Nino then related to them, Saints Salome and Perozhavra wrote The Life of Saint Nino, Enlightener of Georgia.
• Holy Virgins MAURA and BRITTA (4th c.) in France
• Holy 6 Hieromartyrs Monks of the Desert (749)
Οἱ Ἅγιοι Ἕξι Πατέρες
• MM MAURA (Maureen, Moura, Moira, Maíre, Mairin or Mawr), BRIGID (Britta, Bridget or Brígit) and their brother ESPAIN (Spanus, Hispadus or Espian), with MM ALDEGUND and her son JOHN, at Balagny-sur-Thérain, near Creil (9th c.)
• Martyrs ELPIDIOS, DANAX, and HELEN
Οἱ Ἅγιοι Ἐλπίδιος, Δάναξ καὶ Ἑλένη οἱ Μάρτυρες
• Hieromartyr BENJAMIN bishop of Romanov (1930)
• Hieromartyr MICHAEL Samsonov, presbiter, archpriest (1867-1942)
• Venerable ALEXANDER the Ever-Vigilant, founder of the Monastery of the Unsleeping Ones ("the Ever-Vigilant"), at Gomon, in north-eastern Bithynia (426-427)
Ὁ Ὅσιος Ἀλέξανδρος ὁ Ἀκοίμητος
Monk. Abbot. Founder of the Acremetre (Greek: without sleep), monks of Asiatic origin. He converted Saint Rabulas, the governor of Edessa, by a miracle. In the desert he converted thirty robbers, and changed their den into a monastery. Founded a monastery on the Euphrates. With 300 monks, he settled at Gomon in Bithynia, and divided them into six choirs to sing the Divine Office, so that it might ascend ceaselessly, night and day.
• Bishop ALISIDIAS (4th c.)
• ARSENIUS of Reggio Calabria (904)
Hermit famous for his austere lifestyle and deep prayer life. Died in Armo, Italy of natural causes.
• Martyr ARTSCHIL II King of Georgia (787)
• BARLAAM 瓦拉穆 of Keretsk (16th c.) a priest in the Keretsk area of the Kolsk peninsula on the White Sea
Ὁ Ὅσιος Βαρλαάμ
He was venerated as the patron of White Sea industrial workers and sea-farers. He was glorified by posthumous miracles, saving those in danger of drowning.
• VM BEHNAN (Behnui, Behnu or Bahanu)
• Hieromartyr BLAITHMAIC (Blathmac, Blaithmale) (823) an abbot from Ireland who went to Scotland and was martyred by the Danes on the altar steps of the church of Iona
Born a prince, the son of an Irish king. Monk. Abbot. Missionary to England and Scotland, hoping to work with the pagan Danes then invading. Martyred by them.
• BONITUS (Bonet, Bont) (623-710) born in Auvergne in France, he became Bishop of Clermont. After ten years as bishop he resigned and lived as a monk, reposing in extreme old age
Chancellor to King Sigebert III of Austrasia. Appointed governor of Marseilles by King Thierry III in 667. Bishop of Clermont, France in 689. He resigned the see when doubts arose about the validity of his election. Bonitus spent his later years as a holy hermit at the Benedictine abbey of Manglieu, Clermont. Pilgrim to Rome, Italy.
• BOTONTO of Rome, Italy (303)
On 28 December 1841, the relics of eight martyrs, including an ampule of blood, dating to the time of Diocletian, were found near the cemetery of Sant'Agnese outside Rome, Italy. All we know about them comes from an inscription that translates to “Botonto, who lived three years and two months, (is here) in peace.” Judging by the burial, the people were apparently noble, and probably Greek in origin, but we know nothing else about them.
• BREACC Fele of Bealach-fele (7th c.)
• Monk CEOLWULF (Ceowulf, Ceolwulph) (764) King of Northumbria in England, he encouraged monastic life. St Bede dedicated his Ecclesiastical History to him. He ended his days as a monk at Lindisfarne
Eighth century king of Northumbria in England. Patron and supporter of Venerable Bede who dedicated his Ecclesiastical History to Ceolwulph. In later life Ceolwulph abdicated and became a monk at Lindisfarne Abbey, possibly as a way to prevent a war over his throne.
• COSMAS the Melodist (the Hymnographer) (706-760)
Born to a very poor family. Educated by an Italian monk who had been taken prisoner by his people. Monk at the San Saba monastery near Bethlehem. Bishop of Mayuma near Gaza in the Holy Lands in 743 where he served the rest of his life. Known as one of the most gifted hymnist of his era.
• DARERCA ingen Cairbre // JAN 15 //
• DARERCA of Ireland (5th c.) sister of Saint Patrick // MAR 22 // • DARERCA of Killeevy (also known as Saint Monenna) (5-6th c.) Abbess of Killeevy, Co Armagh // JUL 6 // • DARERCA of Druim, mother of Bishop Tigernach of Clonmacnoise // APR 4 //
• EMEBERT (Ablebert) (710) a brother of Sts Reineldis and Gudula, he became Bishop of Cambrai in France
Son of Count Witger and Saint Amalburga; brother of Saint Gudule and Saint Reineldis. He was early drawn to the religious life. MonkBishop of Cambrai, France. Known for his personal piety and the example he set for his flock.
• Martyr EPHYSIUS (303) in Sardinia, under Diocletian • EUGYPPIUS (535) born in North Africa, he was ordained priest at Rome and was a companion of St Severinus of Noricum in Austria, whose Life he wrote
Ordained in Rome, Italy. Worked with Saint Severinus in Noricum (part of modern Austria), and wrote a biography of him.
• Venerable GABRIEL 加百列 of Lesnov (980) founder of Lesnovo Monastery near the city of Kratov, Serbia-Bulgaria; companion of Prochorus of Pchinja and St John of Rila
Ὁ Ὅσιος Γαβριήλ
可敬的莱斯诺沃的伽弗里伊尔
伽弗里伊尔是斯拉夫人，同时也是普吉尼亚的普伦科鲁斯和里拉的圣约安的同伴。他在莱斯诺沃山的卡拉托夫修道，当时为公元10世纪。伽弗里伊尔在那里修建了一座教堂，以纪念天使长圣弥哈伊尔。今日位于那里的华丽的教堂则是杜山王的公爵约安•奥利维修建的。伽弗里伊尔在生前和死后都行了不少奇迹。圣伽弗里伊尔于公元10世纪末安息主怀。 • Sainted GERASIMUS Palladas, patriarch of Alexandria (1714)
• GWRNERTH (6th c.) Monk at Welshpool and Bardsey in Wales. Friend of St Liewellyn
• Prophet HABACUC (Habbakuk) (5th c.BC)
One of the 12 lesser prophets of the Old Testament. He prophesied in Judea during the time of captivity. His name was inserted in the Roman Martyrology because his relics were allegedly found by Bishop Zebenus of Eleutheropolis under Theodosius the Great (379-383). Churches have been dedicated to him in the Holy Land.
• ISIDORE of Scété, Priest and Hermit (391/394)
Desert hermit. Priest of Scété, Egypt. Worked to bring angry or negligent brother desert monks back to proper devotion.
• ISIDORE of Alexandria, Priest and Hospitaller (403)
If we consider what the Son of God has done for us, we can never allow ourselves any indulgence in sloth. ― Saint Isidore
He frequently burst into tears at table, saying: I who am a rational creature, and made to enjoy God, eat the food of brutes instead of feeding on the bread of angels.
Desert hermit. Priest in charge of a Alexandria pilgrims hospice. Opposed Arianism, supported Saint Athanasius, and was persecuted by Arians. Friend of Saint John Chrysostom.
• ÍTA (Íte, Íde, Itha, Ytha, Issey, Meda, Mida or Dierdre) 伊塔 of Killeedy, County Limerick (570) The Foster Mother of the Irish Saints, The Shining Light of the women of Mumhan
Ἡ Ἁγία Ἴτα ἐξ Ἰρλανδίας
She is second only to St Bridget in popular veneration in Ireland. She was born in Drum in Co Waterford and founded the convent of Hy Conaill in Co Limerick, attracting many to the monastic life. From her youth she loved God ardently and shone with the radiance of a soul that loves virtue. Because of her purity of heart she was able to hear the voice of God and communicate it to others. Despite her father's opposition she embraced the monastic life in her youth. In obedience to the revelation of an angel she went to the people of Ui Conaill in the southwestern part of Ireland. While she was there, the foundation of a convent was laid. It soon grew into a monastic school for the education of boys, quickly becoming known for its high level of learning and moral purity. The most famous of her many students was St Brendan of Clonfert (May 16). Saint Ita once told Saint Brendan that the three things most displeasing to God are: A face that hates mankind, a will that clings to the love of evil, and placing one’s entire trust in riches (Compare Proverbs 6:16-19). The three things most pleasing to God are: The firm belief of a pure heart in God, the simple religious life, and liberality with charity.
• Venerable JOHN 约翰 Kalyvites (The Hut Dweller) (450)
Ὁ Ὅσιος Ἰωάννης ὁ Καλυβίτης ὁ διὰ Χριστὸν πτωχὸς
可敬的居茅庐者约安
约安出生于君士坦丁堡一个显赫且富有的家庭，当时正值皇帝里奥一世统治期间。约安是他父母唯一的孩子。出于对属灵生活的向往，年轻的约安秘密随一名修士离家前往小亚细亚的一座修道院中修行。在这所修道院中他生活了6年，约安严格地自我节制、热切祷告，并听命于修道院院长。后来，魔鬼引诱他：建议他离开修道院，重返父母家，在那里作为一名贵族同他们生活在一起。此后约安确实返回了父母家，却不是为重度富贵的生活，而是穿着如同一个乞丐一样。他看见了自己的父母，但是他却没有揭露自己的身世，也没有和他们相认。约安象一个乞丐一样寄居在他们的院子内，以仆人们扔给他的一些面包渣为食，忍受众人的嘲笑。约安就这样生活了3年的时间，期间向上帝不间断地热切祈祷，以拯救他父母的灵魂。当约安病重，并感觉不久将会离世时，他才向他的父母说明了身世。约安的父母由一本珍贵的福音书认出了自己的孩子，这本福音书是约安年幼时父母送给他的，约安将这本福音书带在身边，将其当成自己唯一的财产。尽管这位年轻人出身富贵，但是他击败了魔鬼，拯救了自己及其父母的灵魂。圣约安于公元450年左右安息主怀。
Born wealthy. Ran away from home as a child, and became a monk at Gomon on the Bosphorus at age 12. When he finally returned home as a beggar at age 18, his family did not recognize him. However, the did recognized that he was a holy man, and the family allowed him to live as a hermit in a small hut (a calybe in Greek) near their front door. Only on his death were they were informed of his real identity. His story has led to his being a symbol of homelessness, and how we may not recognize the humanity in the poor and homeless in our midst.
• LLEUDADD (Laudat, Laudatus, Leuddade, Lawdog, Llawddog, Llendadd) (6th c.) Abbot of Bardsey in Wales, he accompanied St Cadfan to Brittany
• LLEWELLYN (Llywelyn) (6th c.) Monk at Welshpool and Bardsey, Wales. Friend of St Gwrnerth
• MACARIUS the Elder of Alexandria, Hermit (300-390) also known as Makarios the Great
Receive from the hand of God poverty as cheerfully as riches, hunger and want as plenty, and you will conquer the devil and subdue all your passions. — Saint Macarius
Lord, be merciful now that my life is approaching its end, and the evening awaits me. There is not enough time for me to cleanse myself of my sins, for they are so many. Heal me while I am still on earth, and I shall be truly healthy. In your mercy, move me to repent so that I shall not be ashamed when I meet you in heaven. — Saint Macarius of Egypt
Shepherd in the desert region of Skete. Falsley accused of assaulting a woman, but was acquitted. Hermit. Spiritual student of Saint Anthony the Abbot. Founder of a monastic community in Skete. Ordained at age 40. His sanctity drew followers, and his desert community numbered thousands at his death. Fought Arianism, and was exiled for it. Several Libyan desert monasteries still bear the name Macarius.
• MALARD (650) Bishop of Chartres in France, present at the Council of Châlon-sur-Saône
• Translation (1791) of Relics of Sainted MAURILIUS Bishop of Angers (453)
• Abbot MAURUS 玛弗若 (584) a monk and deacon, who came into France in the days of king Theodebert, and died the eighteenth day before the month of February
Born to the nobility, the son of Equitius, a senator, and Giulia. Disciple of Saint Benedict of Nursia at age 12. Studied with Saint Placid. Deacon. Benedictine monk. Assisted Saint Benedict at Subiaco, Italy, and at Monte Cassino in 528. Founder and abbot of the abbey at Glanfeuil, France in 543; it was later renamed for him. Could heal by prayer, and there are multiple stories of him bringing the dead back to life. At the moment of the death of Saint Benedict, Maurus received a vision of his old teacher travelling a street that led to heaven.
• MAXIMUS 玛克西默 of Nola (250) Bishop of Nola in Italy. He ordained St Felix. During the persecution of Decius he fled to the mountains, where he nearly died of exposure and hunger. He reposed in Nola worn out by the hardships he had endured for the Faith
• Prophet MICAH (Michaeas) (8th c. BC)
Another of the 12 minor prophets of the Old Testament and said to be a contemporary of the prophet Isaiah. His book contains the prophecy of Christ's birth in Bethlehem, which means "House of Bread".
• Sainted NECTARIUS Tel’atin, Archbishop of Tobolsk (1667)
• Holy Hosiosmartyr PANSOPHIUS 庞索斐 of Alexandria (249-251) fiercely beaten with canes, he died from these beatings
Ὁ Ἅγιος Πανσόφιος ὁ Μάρτυρας
殉道者圣庞索斐
庞索斐是亚历山大里亚代理总督尼鲁斯的儿子。尚且年轻时，庞索斐就放弃了世间的荣誉和富贵，剪发成为一名修士。27年的修行生活中，他对自己严格要求，恒常举心向上。在德丘斯皇帝在位期间，庞索斐被带到法庭，为了基督的缘故遭受了严刑拷打，最后在痛苦的折磨中魂归天国。
Son of the imperial pro-consul of Alexandria, Egypt. When Pansofius came into his inheritance, he gave away his entire fortune to the poor and lived as a hermit outside the city for over 20 years. During the persecutions of Decius, Pansofius' reputation for sanctity led to his arrest and execution.
• Venerable PAUL 保罗 of Thebes, the 1st Hermit (341)
Ὁ Ὅσιος Παῦλος ὁ Θηβαῖος
可敬的底比斯的帕弗罗
帕弗罗出生于埃及底比斯南部的一个富有家庭，当时正值皇帝德西乌斯统治时期。帕弗罗同他的妹妹继承了他们父母的财产。但是帕弗罗的妹夫——一个拜偶像者却想吞没帕弗罗继承的那一份财产。他威胁帕弗罗说，如果不把他的产业交出，他就将其基督徒身份揭发出来。帕弗罗一方面遭遇了此不幸，另一方面，他也亲眼看到了那些殉道基督徒勇敢地自我奉献的例子，由此激发了他作出决定：将他的财产全部让给他的妹妹，自己作为一名穷人隐退到旷野中，终身修行。这位伟大的修士所达到的灵性高度有很多人都可以见证，其中包括大圣安托尼。有一次，大圣安托尼拜访帕弗罗，亲眼目睹了走兽和飞禽服侍他的情景。回来后，大圣安托尼对他的弟子们说：“我的孩子们，我是个不幸的亏折者。我是一个有罪的、虚伪的修士，我只是徒有修士之名而已。我见到了这位圣者，就如见到了先知伊利亚、见到了旷野中的约安，我真真切切地见到了帕弗罗生活在天堂里。”圣帕弗罗活了113岁，于公元342年安息主怀。
Through the foresight of God, shortly before the end of the Monk Paul, the Lord revealed about him to the Monk Anthony the Great (17 January), who also asceticised in the Thebaid wilderness. One time a thought came to Saint Anthony, that scarcely was there another so great a wilderness dweller as he, and then he heard a voice: "Anthony, there is a servant of God more accomplished than thee, and he hath settled here in this wilderness before thee. Go further into the remote area and there find him". Anthony went and came to the cave of Saint Paul. A lesson in humility having been taught Anthony, the Monk Paul came out towards him. The elders greeted each other by name, and having hugged they entered into lengthy discussion. During the time of the conversation the raven flew by and brought them both bread. The Monk Paul disclosed to Saint Anthony that his end time was approaching and gave him instruction to bury him. The Monk Paul then expired during the time of prayer, upright on his knees. The Monk Anthony then beheld, how his soul, amidst Angels and prophets and apostles, ascended up to God. Two lions ran out from the wilderness and with their claws dug out the grave. The Monk Anthony buried the holy elder, and having taken his garb of palm leaves, he set out to his own monastery. The Monk Anthony kept this garb as a great holy reminder and put it out only twice a year – on Pascha and Pentecost.
Saint Paul of Thebes, whose Life was written by Saint Jerome, is not to be confused with Saint Paul the Simple (October 4).
• PLACID (Placidus)
Son of a patrician senator named Tertulus. Sent as a boy to study with Saint Benedict of Nursia at Subiaco, Italy, he became one of Benedict earliest followers. Friend of Saint Maurus, who saved him from drowning. Accompanied Benedict to Monte Cassino in 529, it being built on land given to Benedict by Tertulus. Known through the second Dialogue of Saint Gregory the Great. Many legends grew up around Placid, and his story became mixed with a martyr name Placitus who was apparently a monk, and possibly an abbot, who was killed with 30 brother monks by Muslim invaders at Messina, Italy, but that appears to have been a completely different person and era.
• Venerable Monk PROHOR (Prochorus) 普若霍尔 of Pcinja (Pshina) (993) abbot in Vranski Desert on the river Pchinja in Bulgaria
Ὁ Ὅσιος Πρόχορος
• Monk ROMILUS of Ravanica in Serbia (1376)
• SAWL (6th c.) The father of St Asaph of Wales
• VM SECUNDINA of Anagni, Italy, at Rome (250) scourged to death near Rome in the persecution of Decius
Ἡ Ἁγία Σεκουνδίνη
Convert, baptized by Saint Magnus of Anagni. Martyred in the persecutions of Decius.
• TARSICIA (Tarsitia), Anchoress of Rodez (Rodelle or Rouergue), France (600)
Granddaughter of King Clotaire II of the Franks. Sister of Saint Ferreolus of Uzès. Lived as a hermit near Rodez, France.
• TEATH (Íta), Pat. of St Teath in Cornwall
Born a princess, the daughter of Saint Brychan of Brecknock in Wales. She is mentioned in 13th century documents. A Cornwall church bears her name.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
O God, be merciful to me, a sinner.
愿上帝怜恤我罪人
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God,
for the sake of the prayers
of Thy most pure Mother,
our holy and God-bearing fathers and all the saints, have mercy on us.
Amen.
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Blessed be God.
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