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The Holy Martyr Lucillain and those with him: Claudius, Hypatius, Paul, Dionysius and the Virgin Paula
Today we celebrate the feast of the holy martyr Lucillian and those with him: Claudius, Hypatius, Paul, Dionysius and the Virgin Paula.
The Holy, Righteous, and Long-Suffering Job
Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy, Righteous, and Long-Suffering Job. Job was a prosperous and righteous man, who walked with the Lord, and was respected in the community.
The Venerable Monk Vitalis
Today we celebrate the feast of the Venerable Monk Vitalis. Vitalis is known for his work in converting prostitutes.
The Holy Female Martyr Agatha
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Agatha, martyr. St. Agatha lived in Italy during the reign of Decius.
The Venerable John Kalyvites the Hut Dweller
Today we celebrate the feast of Venerable John Kalyvites the Hut Dweller. He was the only child of wealthy parents in Constantinople.
The Circumcision of Our Lord
Today we celebrate the feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord. In this feast, I think, we celebrate the ordinary way that Jesus lived His life.
Vigil of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
Tomorrow we celebrate the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple.
The Venerable Martyr Anastasia the Roman
Yesterday was the feast day of the Venerable Martyr Anastasia. (Of course the celebration of Divine Liturgy usurped this feast.)
The Holy Apostle James
Today we celebrate the feast of St. James, son of Alphaeus, one of the twelve apostles. St. James is mentioned quite infrequently in the Gospels, which makes reflecting on his life here a bit challenging for me the writer. :-)