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Holy Confessor John the Russian

Born in Little Russia in the 17th century, Saint John was raised in piety and love for God. A soldier in the Russo-Turkish war, John was captured and taken as a slave by the Turk commander. He tried to convert the devout Christian to Islam: first with enticements, then with beatings and torture. Saint John endured bravely and refused to deny Christ. The saint's fearlessness and unbreaking faith finally humbled the heart of the Turk, who ceased tormenting him and gave him a cot in the stable where John spent every night in solitary prayer. John served his owner zealously and comforted the other slaves and his sincere kindness affected their souls. The Turk began to confide in John and eventually offered to free him but John chose to stay and remain a light to the others. At the end of his difficult life, a priest secretly brought the Holy Mysteries to him, hidden in an apple. Saint John communed and reposed in Christ and three years later his relics were found to be incorrupt.

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08 Jun 2024 20:04

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08 Jun 2024 19:46

Monastère de femmes de Diveevo

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15 Jun 2024 09:09

Ascension de notre Seigneur Jésus Christ

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15 Jun 2024 09:00

Киево-Братская икона Божией Матери

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15 Jun 2024 08:54

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14 Jun 2024 22:02

Holy Martyr Justin the Philosopher

Born 105 years after Christ to Greek parents in Palestine, Saint Justin zealously sought wisdom among the philosophers. Unsatisfied, he adhered to Platonism for lack of anything better until he encountered an elder who challenged him to prayerfully read the Truth revealed by God in Scripture. Justin became convinced and was baptized at age 30 and from that time devoted his talents and vast knowledge to proclaiming the Gospel throughout the Roman empire. He attracted many followers and defended the Faith against heretical distortions, pagan sophistry, and jewish ignorance. After witnessing the martyrdoms of Saints Lucian and Ptolemy, Justin presented a defense of Christians to Emperor Antoninus, which moved the ruler to end his persecution. A second defense was addressed to the Roman senate after Marcus Aurelius ascended the throne. An envious pagan who had been defeated in debate falsely accused Saint Justin and he was imprisoned, tortured and beheaded for his faith in 165.

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