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February 2 / January 20
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VEN. EUTHYMIUS THE GREAT (473). MARTYRS INNA, PINNA, AND RIMMA (LST-2ND C.). MARTYRS BASSUS, EUSEBIUS, EUTYCHIUS, AND BASILIDES AT NICOMEDIA (303). VENN. LAURENCE THE RECLUSE (13TH-L4TH C.) AND EUTHYMIUS THE SILENT (14TH C.), OF THE KYIV CAVES
• M SEBASTIAN, together MM ZOE and her husband NICOSTRATUS; MARCELLINUS and others at Rome (287)
Sebastian is one of the most renowned of all the martyrs of Rome. According to his Life, he was an officer in the imperial army and a favourite of Diocletian. Nevertheless, when he was discovered to be Orthodox no mercy was shown him. Tied to a tree, his body was made a target for Roman archers and he was finally martyred with clubs. His church is one of the seven main churches in Rome. As one of the most popular saints of the Middle Ages, Saint Sebastian is patron of many: archers, armorers, athletes, bookbinders, burial societies, arrowsmiths, corn-chandlers, gardeners, ironmongers, lead-founders, municipal police, needle-makers, neighborhood watch operations, physicians, potters, racquet-makers, soldiers, and stone masons. He is invoked against cattlepest, epilepsy, enemies of religion, the plague, and by the dying.
• Martyrs BASSUS 瓦索, EUSEBIUS 艾弗塞维, EUTYCHIUS 艾弗提希 and BASILIDES瓦西里迪 the Roman senator (303) at Nicomedia
Οἱ Ἅγιοι Βάσσος, Εὐσέβιος, Εὐτύχιος καὶ Βασιλείδης οἱ Μάρτυρες
They came to Faith in Christ, and received holy Baptism, after seeing Bishop Theopemptos of Nicomedia (Jan 5) bravely endure the torments of the faithless, and working miracles by the power of Christ. Having been denounced to the emperor and standing before him, they first had their belts removed, a sign of their exalted office, then each received a different end to their life. Saint Bassus was cast inside a pit up to his thighs, and after his hands were cut off as well as his entire body, he came to an end. Saint Eusebius was suspended upside down, and being cut to pieces with an axe, he came to end. Saint Eutyches was violently stretched out to four stakes, and after being cut into three parts, he had a blessed end. Saint Basilides had his stomach ripped open with a knife, and his life came to an end. In this way all four received crowns of martyrdom.
• Holy Martyrs INNAS 英纳, PINNAS 平纳 and RIMMAS (Nirras) 林玛 in Scythia, the first martyrs in the lands that are now inhabited by the Slavic people (350) disciples of St Andrew the Apostle the first missionary to the lands north of the Black Sea
Οἱ Ἅγιοι Ἰννᾶς, Πιννᾶς, Ριμμᾶς οἱ Μάρτυρες
圣殉道者英纳、频纳和林纳
这三位殉道者是史上记载的首批殉道的斯拉夫人。他们被认为是斯基提亚人、使徒圣安德列的门徒。他们为信仰而遭受邻近的异教徒的折磨：被绑在冰块上冻杀于多瑙河右岸的瓦尔纳。
They taught about the Name of Christ and they baptised many barbarians converted to the true faith. For this there were seized by the local prince, but they would not recant from Christ nor would they offer sacrifice to idols. A fierce winter then prevailed; the rivers were so solid with frost, that on the ice there travelled not only people, but also horses with carts. The prince gave orders to put large timbers on the ice and bind the saints to them, gradually lowering them into the freezing water. When the ice reached the necks of the saints they, worn out by the terrible cold, offered to the Lord their blessed souls.
• Martyrs THERSES and AGNIA
Οἱ Ἅγιοι Θύρσος καὶ Ἁγνὴ οἱ Μάρτυρες
• MM ELPIDIUS, DANAX and HELEN (also Helena) • MM LEONTIUS, CYRIACUS, VITUS, CENDEUS, URSUS, FLORUS and FELIX and VMM MARCIA and CHELEDONIA (Chelidonia) at Nicomedia (Ismid) in Asia Minor
• Hieromartyr PETR 彼得 Skipetrov, presbiter, archpriest (1863-1918) cruelly murdered by Bolsheviks, at St Alexander Nevsky Lavra in Petrograd
• Hieromartyr NICHOLAS Vostorgov, presbiter, priest (1875-1930) died in central hospital of prison in Solovki KZ of Archangelsk
• Martyr THEODOR Gusev, member of church council of St Nicholas church in Sidorovskoje of Zvenigorod of Moskow (1874-1940) died in Jugvostoklag KZ in Blagoveshchensk of Amur
• Hieromartyr PAVEL Dobromyslov, presbiter, archpriest (1940)
• Hieromartyr Presbyter IOAN Pettai, of Estonia
Ὁ Ἅγιος Ἰωάννης ὁ Ἱερομάρτυρας
• Venerable Hieroconfessor Abbot EUTHYMIUS (Ekvtime) 艾科弗提玫 Kereselidze the Confessor, of Georgia (1865-1944)
The ancient school of Georgian chant is preserved up to this day primarily as a result of Abbot Ekvtime’s fearless labors. Saint Ekvtime Kereselidze, like Saint Ekvtime of Mt Athos for whom he was named, dedicated his life to the enrichment of his mother Church. Like Saint Ekvtime Taqaishvili, the Man of God, he gave his talents and energies to the preservation of Georgia’s unique spiritual heritage. He was a monk-ascetic and a scholar who prayed fervently. Several of his theological treatises are preserved at Samtavro. From his youth Saint Ekvtime was for others an example of virginity, humility and patience. The Synod called him Ekvtime the Confessor, thereby recognizing his confession of the Faith and his vital role in the preservation of the rich tradition of national liturgical song.
• Martyress ANNA at Rome (302)
Ἡ Ἁγία Ἄννα ἡ Μάρτυς
• Martyr EUSEBIUS (298)
Ὁ Ἅγιος Εὐσέβιος ὁ Μάρτυρας
• Venerable schemamonk EUTHYMIUS 艾弗提弥 the Great (473)
Ὁ Ὅσιος Εὐθύμιος ὁ Μέγας
大圣艾弗提弥
圣艾弗提弥于公元377年左右出生在幼发拉底河附近的一个亚美尼亚小城麦利特奈，他的父母是当地显赫的贵族。圣艾弗提弥是其父母的独生子。他的母亲迪奥尼西亚曾向上帝求子，上帝以神见向她预示了圣人的诞生。圣艾弗提弥自青年时代起就过着克修生活，起初，他在麦利特奈城附近修行。29岁那年去耶路撒冷朝圣后，退隐至位于耶路撒冷和杰里科之间的一个名叫法兰的旷野中。艾弗提弥昼夜祈祷，在心中不断念主，默想，体力劳作。在他的周围聚集了很多门徒，其中包括一些荣耀的圣人，如隐士圣基里雅科、成圣者萨瓦、德奥蒂克等。因着上帝的恩典，艾弗提弥能够施行奇迹：他驱逐魔鬼、医治病患、引水灌沙、增加面包、预言未来。他教导修士们要热爱劳作，“如果你吃的面包不是你自己工作的成果，要知道你在吃他人的劳苦”。当一些年轻的修士想守比别人更加严格的斋戒时，他禁止他们这样作，并要求他们共同进餐，这样他们就不会因为自己的过度斋戒而心存骄傲。他还说过，对一个修士来说，不应该经常更换修道院，“就好像一棵树经常被挪动，便不能结出果实。如果想行善，在你所在之处就可以行！”在论及爱德时，他说：“修德无爱，有如烹饪无盐”。每到大斋期的第一周，他就隐退到沙漠中，在那里闭关缄默、赞念上帝，直到复活节前夕为止。他在世时，在他修行的洞窟附近建了一座修道院，后来，若干个世纪以来，这所修道院中一直充满了修士，就好像充满了蜜蜂的蜂房。艾弗提弥最后的训令是要修道院永远亲切待人、修道院的大门永远都应是敞开的。”艾弗提弥于公元473年于97岁高龄之际离世。耶路撒冷牧首参加了他的葬礼。络绎不绝的人流前来恭敬这位圣人的遗体，为此牧首整整等了一天的时间，直到晚上才得以完成殡葬礼仪。在艾弗提弥去世后的第七天，他向其门徒德门蒂安显现，在神视中，他容光焕发、非常喜悦。——的确，伟大的成德者圣艾弗提弥已经跻身于光明之子的队列。
• Bishop EUTHYMIUS of Pereyaslav (1149)
• Venerable hieroschemamonk EUTHYMIUS 艾弗提弥 the Silent of Kiev Caves, from the Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves) in Kiev (1319) Ukraine. The Relics are kept at St Theodosy Far Caves of the Lavra
Ὁ Ἅγιος Εὐθύμιος
He imposed upon himself a vow of silence, opening his mouth only for Divine Services and for prayer. The silent schemamonk priest ate only herbs.
• Patriarch EUTHYMIUS 艾弗提弥 of Turnovo (1400) Bulgaria Ὁ Ἅγιος Εὐθύμιος Ἀρχιεπίσκοπος Τυρνόβου
• Venerable abbot EUTHYMIUS 艾弗提弥 of Syanzhemsk and Vlolgda (1465)
• Venerable EUTHYMIUS 艾弗提弥 of Archangelsk and Karelia (1523)
Ὁ Ὅσιος Εὐθύμιος ἐκ Ρωσίας
• Hieromartyr FABIAN (250) succeeded St Antherus as Pope of Rome in 236 and was martyred in 250 under Decius. St Cyprian described him as an "incomparable man" and added that the glory of his death matched the purity and goodness of his life; the Patron of lead-founders and potters
It is said that Fabian, after the death of Anteros, came from the country along with others and stayed at Rome, where he came to the office in a most miraculous manner, thanks to the divine and heavenly grace. For when the brethren were all assembled for the purpose of appointing him who should succeed to the episcopate, and very many notable and distinguished persons were in the thoughts of many, Fabian, who was there, came into nobody's mind. But all of a sudden, they relate, a dove flew down from above and settled on his head as clear imitation of the descent of the Holy Ghost in the form of a dove upon the Savior; whereupon the whole people, as if moved by one divine inspiration, with all eagerness and with one soul cried out "worthy," and without more ado took him and placed him on the episcopal throne. - Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History, 6:29
• Abbot FÉCHÍN (also known as Vigean, Virgin) 斐金 of Fobhar (Fore) (665) born in Connaught in Ireland, he founded several monasteries. His name is connected with Fobhar (Fore) in Westmeath. Ecclefechan and St Vigean's near Arbroath in Scotland are also called after him
Relative of Irish royalty, the son of Coelcharna and Lassair. Student of Saint Nathy at Sligo, Ireland. Priest. Hermit near Fore, Westmeath, Ireland. Founded Fobhar monastery in Westmeath and served as its first abbot; the house eventually grew to over 300 monks. Founded monasteries on High Island and Omey Island. Counselor and spiritual leader to the nobility of the day.
• GENNADIUS the Abbot of Monastery Vatopedi, Mt Athos (14th c.)
• Repose of Elder GERASIM the founder of Ascension Monastery, Irkutsk (1676)
• Venerable LAURENCE 劳伦提 the Recluse of Kiev Caves, from the Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves) in Kiev (1291) Ukraine. The Relics are kept at St Theodosy Far Caves of the Lavra
Ὁ Ἅγιος Λαυρέντιος
• LEO (Leo Marcellus) 莱 the Great, Confessor and Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire (474) also called "Makellis" and "the Thracian"
Ὁ Ἅγιος Λέων Μακέλλης ὁ Μέγας
Leo's coronation as emperor on 7 February 457, was the first known to involve the Patriarch of Constantinople. Leo I made an alliance with the Isaurians and was thus able to eliminate Aspar. The price of the alliance was the marriage of Leo's daughter to Tarasicodissa, leader of the Isaurians who, as Zeno, became emperor in 474. In 469, Aspar attempted to assassinate Zeno and very nearly succeeded. Finally, in 471, Aspar's son Ardabur was implicated in a plot against Leo and Ardabur was killed by palace eunuchs acting on Leo's orders. After this, Leo acquired the nickname "Makellis", derived from the Latin word for "butcher" and resembling his original name "Marcellus".
• MAURUS of Cesena (946) became monk and Abbot of Classe in Ravenna in Italy (926), and finally Bishop of Cesena. He built for himself a cell on a hill near the city, where he spent part of his time in prayer. After his repose the cell grew into the monastery of Santa Maria del Monte
• Abbot MOLAGGA (also known as Laicin, Molacca) of Fermoy (655) born in Ireland, he was a disciple of St David in Wales. He founded a monastery in Fulachmhin (Fermoy) in Ireland
• Martyr NEOPHYTUS of Nicaea (310) was a youth, less than 15years old, who was martyred at Nicaea under Galerius
• NEOPHYTUS 奈奥斐特 of Vatopedi, Mt Athos (14th c.)
• Blessed PETER 彼得 the Merciful, the former Customs Inspector (the Tax Collector) of Constantinople (6th c.)
Ὁ Ἅγιος Πέτρος ὁ Τελώνης
• THEODORE 德奥多若 Kuzmich of Tomsk (1864)
Ὁ Ὅσιος Θεόδωρος ὁ Δίκαιος ἐκ Ρωσίας
• Righteous UTA of Uttenweiler (722)
• New Martyr ZACHARIAS 匝哈利亚 in Patrai in Morea (1782)
Ὁ Ἅγιος Ζαχαρίας ὁ Νεομάρτυρας
He renounced Christ to become a Moslem, then went to ancient Patras and worked there as a furrier. He had a book, THE SALVATION OF SINNERS, which he often read. Αμαρτωλών σωτηρία: A devotional work composed by Agapios Landos (1600-1671), an Athonite monk from Crete. It was greatly appreciated throughout the dark period of the Turkish occupation, and is still widely read in Greece. The book moved him to repentence, and he wept bitterly for the great evil he had done. After some time Elder blessed Zachariah to go back to the Moslems and declare his faith in Christ. On his way, the saint asked forgiveness from each Christian he met. The holy martyr went to the judge’s house and said that he had been deceived when he accepted their religion, but now he had come to his senses and returned to Christ. Saint Zachariah was thrown into prison, where he was beaten three times a day. Finally, the saint died by being stretched out on a rack. Christians asked for his body so they might bury it, but the Moslems refused. They said, "He is neither one of you, nor one of us, for he denied both religions. Therefore, he is unworthy of burial." His body was dragged through the streets and thrown into a dry well, landing on its knees in an upright position. Christians saw a radiant light over the well the next night, and hastened to venerate the saint. The Turks filled the well with dirt and debris to prevent such gatherings in the future. By shedding his blood, the holy New Martyr Zachariah washed away the sin of his denial of Christ and received an unfading crown of glory.
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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