Patriarch's Homilies

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08-20Prophet Samuel

The Prophet Samuel was the fifteenth and last of the Judges of Israel, living more than 1146 years before the Birth of Christ.

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08-24Saint Cosmas of Aetolia

Saint Cosmas of Aetolia 

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08-25Apostle Titus of the Seventy and Bishop of Crete

O yoke-mate of Paul, together with him, thou didst preach the tidings to us of saving grace bestowed of God, O Apostle Titus, blest and elect revealer of mysteries; for which cause we cry out to thee: Cease not to entreat Christ God for all of us.

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08-26The Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalie

Having wisely laid to heart all the divine words of thy godly-minded wife, Adrian, Martyr of Christ God, in torments thou strovest ardently; and with thy yoke-mate thou now hast received thy crown.

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08-27Saint Pimen the Great

The holy memory, O righteous Father, of the many valiant deeds is come today and maketh glad the souls of pious and godly folk, our righteous Father, great Pimen of godly mind.

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08-28Saint Moses the Black of Scete

Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Moses, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou healest the sick and the souls of them that have recourse to thee with faith. Glory to Him that hath given thee strength. Glory to Him that hath crowned thee. Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.

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08-29Beheading of the Holy and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John

(Fasting Day)

The memory of the just is celebrated with hymns of praise, but the Lord's testimony is sufficient for thee, O Forerunner; for thou hast proved to be truly even more venerable than the Prophets, since thou was granted to baptize in the running waters Him Whom they proclaimed. Wherefore, having contested for the truth, thou didst rejoice to announce the good tidings even to those in Hades: that God hath appeared in the flesh, taking away the sin of the world and granting us great mercy.

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08-30Alexander, John, and Paul the New, Patriarchs of Constantinople

O God of our Fathers, ever dealing with us according to Thy gentleness: take not Thy mercy from us, but by their entreaties guide our life in peace.

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08-31The Placing of the Honorable Sash of the Most Holy Theotokos

Thy precious sash, O Theotokos, which encompassed thy God-receiving womb, is an invincible force for thy flock, and an unfailing treasury of every good, O only Ever-virgin Mother.

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09-06The Commemoration of the Miracle Wrought by Archangel Michael in Colossae

O Michael, who standest altogether radiant before the Trinity together with all the heavenly Hosts, and with them dost cry aloud the song inspired of God: As thou dost pass throughout the earth by God's command and art made wondrous with exceedingly great marvels, cease not to intercede for us all.

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09-07Cassiani

The 9th century saint Kassiani was supposed to be in love with the Emperor Theophilos, who rejected her when she proved to be more intelligent than he. 

09-08The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

Your birth, O Theotokos, brought joy to the whole world, for from you dawned the sun of righteousness, Christ our God. Freeing us from the curse, He gave us His blessings. Abolishing death, He granted us eternal life.

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09-09The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna

Today, the day following the Nativity of the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate the synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna, honouring them as her parents.

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09-11St‭. ‬Euphrosynos the Cook‭er

Euphrosynos the cook replied?, ??"?This is the dwelling place of God’s elect?, ?and by God’s great goodness I have made my abode here as well?.?"

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09-12Hieromartyr Autonomus the Bishop in Italy

Apodosis of the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, Hieromartyr Autonomus the Bishop in Italy

O wise one, thou wast initiated solemnly in matters divine, O Martyr, blest Autonomos. Thou wast made a pleasing sacrifice when thou drankest the cup of Christ; and while standing before Him now, thou ceaselessly prayest Him for all of us.

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09-13Saint Cornelius the Centurion and Martyr

The Church hath received thee as the holy first-fruits of the nations; for thou dost illumine her with thy great deeds of godly virtues, O hallowed and sacred initiate, most godly Cornelius.

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09-15Nikitas the Great Martyr

Destroying the might of error by thy firm resolve, and taking the crown of vict'ry through thy sufferings, O Nikitas, namesake of vict'ry, thou rejoicest with angel-kind, and with them, O glorious one, thou ceaselessly prayest Christ God for us all.

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09-16Saint Euphemia the Great Martyr

The 3rd- 4th Century A.D.

"An angel of the Lord, came down from Heaven, removed Euphemia from the wheel and healed her of her wounds. The saint gave thanks unto the Lord with gladness."

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