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Theodore the Sykeote

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[[Saint]] Theodore the Sykeote lived during the sixth century and lived his life in seclusion from his days as a youth, enduring many struggles in the name of the [[Lord]].

==Life of the Saint==
===Youth===
Saint Theodore was born in the village of Sykeon. While in his mother’s womb, his mother received a vision that her son would receive the grace of God. She wanted him to become a soldier, and even presented him with a golden belt at age six which signified her desire, but the [[Holy]] Great [[Martyr George]]. instructed her to let her son grow and serve God.

As a schoolchild, St. Theodore was a very diligent student and never indulged in an argument with his peers. He began imitating Elder Stephen, who lived in his house, at the age of eight. The saint only ate a small portion of bread for dinner during [[Great Lent]] at his mother’s discretion.

At the age of ten the boy was very sick – even to the point of death. His family brought him to the [[church]] of Saint [[John the Baptist]], where two drops of water fell from an image of [[Jesus Christ]] that was on the dome of the church. These droplets healed the young saint. Soon after this incident, the saint found comfort and solitude in the church of the Great [[Martyr]] George during the night, again at his mother’s discretion. The young saint was so diligent in his piety that his family began imitating some of his habits.

St. Theodore intensified his struggles at the age of twelve after Christ told him in a dream that his struggles would lead to great eternal joy in the [[Kingdom of Heaven]].

The young saint was able to perform many great works through the powers of God. He was able to pray to the Lord and bring rain to a desert region suffering from a drought. St. Theodore also moved away from his parents and lived near the church of the Great Martyr George to follow strict, pious habits at the age of fourteen in solitude. He was granted the gift of healing during this time and was even able to cure a demon-possessed youth.

He showed his love toward God by living in a cave for two years, surviving off of bread and water delivered to him by a deacon, and breathing through a small hole. The saint almost died while living in the cave, but he was able to recover after a couple days after being taken out of it.

After learning about the young man’s struggles, local [[Bishop]] Theodosius [[ordain]]ed St. Theodore into the [[priesthood]] when he was only seventeen. He later received [[monastic tonsure]] in Jerusalem.

Upon returning to his hometown, the saint continued to live near the church of St. George. While living there, he healed others from sickness, preached the Word of God, and became surrounded by monks yearning to learn his wisdom and monastic habit. The saint was also able to convince his family to enter the monastic life.

=== His Continued Struggles===
Saint Theodore only continued to intensify his struggles as he grew older. From the time between Holy [[Pascha]] until the [[Nativity]] of Christ, the saint lived in a steel cage while being brought down by heavy weights. He secluded himself in a cave from the [[Baptism]] of the Lord until Pascha, only coming out of his struggles and seclusion on Saturdays and Sundays to preach the Word of God.

He was so diligent in his struggles that wild animals would eat from his hands. The saint also healed many people from leprosy, demonic possession, and from pestilences.

So many monks congregated around the saint that he had to build a large church to accommodate them. Around this time, the bishop of the nearby city of Anastasiopolis died. The citizens of the city requested that St. Theodore be their new bishop. Although the saint worked in order to improve the welfare of the Church as the bishop of Anastasiopolis, he did not enjoy the attention he received and desired to return to his secluded life. St. Theodore was granted leave of his duties as bishop in order to return and perform services back in his own [[monastery]].

When the saint performed [[liturgy]], he was able to make a purple aura form around the [[Eucharist]] while celebrating due to his holiness. The Body of Christ was noted of rising from the [[chalice]] on one occasion.

St. Theodore also prophesied that the [[Orthodox Church]] would struggle through the [[Iconoclast]] [[heretic]] movement. After revealing this to [[Patriarch]] Thomas, the saint prayed that death would come upon the patriarch so that he would not have to go through such woeful times. Patriarch Thomas reposed in 610 with the saint’s prayers, and St. Theodore also passed on to the Lord soon after.

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Theodore the Sykeote

2006-04-22T21:37:08Z

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Holy Week

2006-04-19T19:53:28Z

Pkdimarco: organizational edit

For the Orthodox Christian, '''Holy Week''' is the week from the conclusion of [[Great Lent]] on the Saturday of Lazarus to the celebration of the '''Great and Holy Pascha, the Resurrection of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ'''. This week is also often called the '''Great and Holy Week'''.

==History==
While little is recorded of the development of the celebrations of the Holy Week during the early years of the Church, it apparently had very early origins. By the fourth century the celebration of the week appears well founded and to be similar to our celebrations today. The pilgrim Aetheria to Jerusalem in the latter part of the fourth century described the events of the week after the services of Saturday of Lazarus, “...began the week of the Pasch, which they called here the '''Great Week'''

Holy Week

2006-04-19T19:49:55Z

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User:Pkdimarco

2006-04-17T02:28:30Z

Pkdimarco:

I am a parishoner at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Roslyn Heights, New York.

[[Category:User Pages]]

Template:April 15

2006-04-16T07:20:58Z

Pkdimarco:

<div style="float:right;margin-left:1em">
[[Image:Pantokrator of Sinai.jpg|100px|Our Lord Jesus Christ]]
</div>[[Saint]]s [[Apostle Aristarchus|Aristarchos]], [[Apostle Pudens|Pudens]], and [[Apostle Trophimus|Trophimos]], the [[Apostles]] of the Seventy (see also [[April 14]]); [[Martyr]] Sabbas the Goth of Walachia; Martyrs Vasilissa and Anastasia of Rome, [[disciple]]s of [[Apostles]] [[Apostle Peter|Peter]] and [[Apostle Paul|Paul]]; Saint Mstislav-Theodore, Prince of Kiev; Martyr Suchias and his company in Armenia; Saint Paternos, [[Bishop]] of Llandbadarn Fawr; Saint Ruadhan, [[Abbot]] and Bishop; Saint [[Leonidas of Athens|Leonidas]], Bishop of Athens; Martyrs Theodore, [[presbyter]], and Pausilippus; Martyr Crescens of Myra in Lycia (see also [[April 13]]); New-martyr Michael of Smyrna (see also [[April 16]]); the nine monk-martyrs of Corinth (see also [[April 16]]); the [[Life-giving Fount of the Theotokos]]; repose of Blessed [[Daniel of Siberia]] and Schema-hieromonk Michael, the last Elder of [[Valaam Monastery|Valaam]]

Church of the Life-Giving Font of the Theotokos (Istanbul)

2006-04-15T20:55:54Z

Pkdimarco:

In the Fifth century, Holy Emperor [[Leo the Great]] oversaw the building of a church named in the honor of the Most Holy [[Theotokos]]. It was built in the Seven Towers district of Constantinople.

==Story Behind the Church’s Creation==
The site was chosen by Leo due to a divine experience the emperor went through earlier in his life. Leo was walking in a forested area when he saw a blind man who asked him for water to quench his thirst. It was then that Leo heard a message from a voice saying that there was water deep within the woods that the man could drink. The clay from its waters would be able to heal the man’s eyes. The Theotokos also prophesied at this time that Leo would one day become emperor of Constantinople. Leo listened to the voice, quenched the man’s thirst, and allowed him to gain sight just as the Mother of God proclaimed.

This site was where Emperor Leo decided to build the church in her name. The blessed water continued to work miracles for others and earned the name: “The Live-Giving Spring.

Template:April 13

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<div style="float:right;margin-left:1em">
[[Image:Pantokrator of Sinai.jpg|100px|Our Lord Jesus Christ]]
</div>[[Hieromartyr]] Artemon, [[presbyter]] of Laodicea in Syria; [[Martyr]] Crescens of Myra in Lycia (see also [[April 15]]); Woman Martyr [[Thomais of Alexandria]] (see also [[April 14]]); Martyrs Dada, Maximus, and Quinctilian at Dorostolum (see also [[April 28]]); Martyr Eleutherius of Persia; Martyr Zoilus of Rome; New-Martyr Demetrius of the Peloponnesus who suffered at Tripoli (see also [[April 14]]); [[Saint]] Martius, [[Abbot]] of Clermon, Gaul; Saint [[Martin the Confessor]], [[Pope]] of Rome (see also [[April 14]]); New Hieromartyr Stephen; Martyr Theodosius; Saint Guinoch of Buchan

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2006-04-14T22:33:14Z

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<div style="float:right;margin-left:1em">
[[Image:Pantokrator of Sinai.jpg|100px|Our Lord Jesus Christ]]
</div>Saint [[Martin the Confessor]], [[Pope]] of Rome (see also [[April 13]]); [[Martyr]]s Anthony, John, and Eustathius of Vilna (Lithuania); Martyr Ardalion the Actor; Martyr Azat the Eunuch and 1,000 Martyrs of Persia; [[Saint]] Christopher the Sabbaite; Saint [[Kyriakos of Jerusalem|Kyriakos]], [[Bishop]] of Jerusalem; Saint Euthymius the [[Wonder-worker]]; Saints [[Apostle Aristarchus|Aristarchos]], [[Apostle Pudens|Pudens]], and [[Apostle Trophimus|Trophimos]], the [[Apostles]] of the Seventy (see also [[April 15]]); Martyr [[Thomais of Alexandria]] (see also [[April 13]]); New-martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesos (see also [[April 13]])

User:Pkdimarco

2006-04-14T18:35:16Z

Pkdimarco:

I am a parishoner at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Roslyn Heights, New York.

Thomais of Alexandria

2006-04-14T18:29:57Z

Pkdimarco:

Holy Woman[[martyr]] Thomais was killed by her father-in-law for refusing to give way to earthly passions with him. She is called upon today in order to be set free from lusts and other impurities.

==Life==
[[Saint]] Thomais had a pious upbringing in the city of Alexandria. At the age of fifteen, she married a Christian fisherman and lived with him in the house of his family.

===Martyrdom===
One night, when St. Thomais’ husband went out fishing, the saint’s father-in-law was engulfed by her beauty and tried to lead her into temptation. After trying to fend him off with teachings from the [[Bible]], the man threatened to cut off her head if she refused to enter with him into sin. Refusing to stray away from the Lord’s teachings, she accepted the crown of martyrdom after the old man cut off her head with a sword in the year 476.

After committing his sin, the man was blinded and was unable to escape from the house. He was later found near the saint’s body covered in blood and taken to a judge, where he was beheaded for his crime.

===Burial===
Saint [[Daniel of Skete]] was in the city of Alexandria at the time of her death. He instructed the monks of the [[Oktodekadian]] [[monastery]] to bury the saint’s body in the monastery’s cemetery. After some of the [[monk]]s questioned the decision to bury her with the monks, St. Daniel responded, "She is a mother to me and to you, because she died for her chastity."

When one of the monks at the monastery became tempted with lust, he prayed before St. Thomais’ grave and was relieved of his torments. Many others also received the great joy of being eased of their earthly passions by the fallen saint. Still today, she is prayed to for deliverance from sexual impurity.

==Quotes by the Saint==
“Even if you cut me to pieces, I shall not stray from the commandments of the Lord." -- Holy Womanmartyr Thomais of Alexandria

Apostle Trophimus

2006-04-14T17:19:03Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Apostle]] Trophimus of the Seventy was chosen by [[Jesus Christ]] to preach the good news contained in the [[Gospel]].

==Life==
[[Saint]] Trophimus was from the city of Edessa. He was a disciple to the [[Apostle Paul]].

He gave up his life and became become a [[martyr]] under the Emperor Nero.

==Appearances in the [[Bible]]==
===Acts of the Apostles===
“And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus,

Apostle Aristarchus

2006-04-14T17:12:34Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Apostle]] Aristarchus of the Seventy was chosen by [[Jesus Christ]] to preach the good news contained in the [[Gospel]].

==Life==
Aristarchus worked with the holy [[Apostle Paul]] in order to enlighten others with the written works of the Gospel. He was Saint Paul's [[disciple]] and later became [[bishop]] of the city of Apamea in Syria.

He gave up his life and became a [[martyr]] under Emperor Nero.

==Appearances in the [[Bible]]==
===Acts of the Holy Apostles===
“And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre,

Apostle Pudens

2006-04-14T17:10:01Z

Pkdimarco: mention his martyrdom

[[Apostle]] Pudens of the Seventy was chosen by [[Jesus Christ]] to preach the good news contained in the [[Gospel]].

==Life==
[[Saint]] Pudens was a preacher of God’s Word as well as an esteemed member of the Roman Senate. The saint took [[Apostle Peter]] and [[Apostle Paul]] into his home when they were nearby. When the apostles dwelled in his home, Christians gathered there to hear their words. St. Pudens’ house was eventually converted into a church with the name “Pastorum.

Apostle Aristarchus

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Apostle Pudens

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Apostle Pudens

2006-04-14T17:05:24Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Apostle]] Pudens of the Seventy was chosen by [[Jesus Christ]] to preach the good news contained in the [[Gospel]].

==Life==
[[Saint]] Pudens was a preacher of God’s word as well as an esteemed member of the Roman Senate. The saint took [[Apostle Peter]] and [[Apostle Paul]] into his home when they were nearby. When the apostles dwelled in his home, Christians gathered there to hear their words. St. Pudens’ house was eventually converted into a church with the name “Pastorum

Apostle Aristarchus

2006-04-14T16:56:40Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Apostle]] Aristarchus of the Seventy was chosen by [[Jesus Christ]] to preach the good news contained in the [[Gospel]].

==Life==
Aristarchus worked with the holy [[Apostle Paul]] in order to enlighten others with the written works of the Gospel. He was Saint Paul's [[disciple]] and later became [[bishop]] of the city of Apamea in Syria.

==Appearances in the [[Bible]]==
===Acts of the Holy Apostles===
“And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre,

Apostle Aristarchus

2006-04-14T16:46:12Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Apostle]] Aristarchus of the Seventy was chosen by [[Jesus Christ]] to preach the good news contained in the [[Gospel]].

==Life==
The apostle worked with the holy [[Apostle Paul]] in order to enlightened people with the written works of the Gospel. He later became [[bishop]] of the city of Apamea in Syria.

==Appearances in the [[Bible]]==
===Acts of the Holy Apostles===
“And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre,

Martin the Confessor

2006-04-13T17:53:59Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Saint]] Martin the [[Confessor]], [[Pope]] of Rome, was a valiant defender of the [[Roman Church]] who suffered greatly in order to preserve the divinity of [[Christ]] against the [[Monothelite]] [[heresy]] during the 7th century.

==Life of the Saint==
Born in Tuscany, Saint Martin was educated with Church doctrine and joined the [[clergy]] of the Roman Church. After Pope Theodore I’s death in 649, the saint was chosen to succeed him.

During his papacy, the Monothelete heresy began to question Church doctrine. The heretics were able to find adherents in high levels of society, such as Emperor Constans (641 – 668) and [[Patriarch]] Paul of Constantinople (641 – 654). Emperor Constans even published a book entitled “Pattern of Faith

User talk:ASDamick

2006-04-12T20:55:12Z

Pkdimarco:

Welcome to the Talk page of [[User:ASDamick|ASDamick]]. Please leave your message below the line.

* [[/Archive 1|Archive 1]]
* [[/Archive 2|Archive 2]]

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== Featured article ==

Dn., I was thinking it would be nice to do something of a [[Nativity]] theme through [[January 7]] or so. However, it doesn't look like we have enough information on OrthodoxWiki for that yet. I'll let St. [[Gregory Palamas]] take a turn for now, but I would like your feedback about the Nativity-theme idea. {{User:Magda/sig}} 11:13, December 23, 2005 (CST)

:Well, of course I was hoping you'd provide that. :) I don't have as much knowledge and understanding as I would like to do what I want with this; still more questions than answers.
:There's already [[Nativity]] and [[Nativity Icon]], and [[Incarnation]], but these need more expansion before I would want them to be featured. However, there could be other aspects as well, maybe a ''Hymns of the Nativity'' which talks about the theological importance; an article on the ''Magi''; and the geneology or forefathers of Christ; I'd love to see one which talks about Christ as the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophesies; ''Herod'' and ''Holy Innocents'' might be a good idea, talking about the world's reaction to the birth. You know, because everyone will have plenty of free time to get this up for this year... {{User:Magda/sig}} 14:48, December 23, 2005 (CST)

== On Egypt, Constantinople, Jerusalem, etc. ==

You are right. I guess you need a "disambiguiation page" here. Same applies to Jerusalem (as a city/place of importance in Christendom and not just a patriarchal see). ER

== e-vangelism ==

Hey. For the [[e-vangelism]] page hte entry is not refering to the evangelical church movement. It is making reference to the literal meaning of the word. [http://http://www.orthodoxwiki.org/User_talk:Dcndavid#e-vangelism Message to DcnDavid]
I have made a new format for the entry if you want to view it. (This probably meets the style and content better).
<nowiki>An e-vangelist is a person who uses the Internet to present the Christian gospel message to the world.

== Biblical Role ==

The role of an evangelist or e-vangelist in conjunction with the [[apostles]], [[prophets]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]] is described in '''[[Ephesians]] 4:11-13'''

"''11He is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ, 13until we come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God's Son that we will be mature and full grown in the Lord, measuring up to the full stature of Christ.'' '''"Ephesians 4:11-13'''

'''SEE ALSO'''

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*[[Evangelism]]
*[[internet evangelism]]

'''EXTERNAL LINKS'''

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*[http://www.e-vangelist.true.ws E-vangelism.official.ws]</nowiki>
--[[User:Ari|Ari]] 22:45, January 2, 2006 (CST)

== New Martyr circle ==

[[Saint titles]] has a link to [[New-martyr]] which redirects to [[New Martyrs]] which redirects to [[Saint titles]]. [[New-Martyr]] is the main redirect (in all the calendric pages) to [[Saint titles]]. Perhaps I should have changed the link on the [[OrthodoxWiki:Articles from the DEC]] page so it would be to ''New-Martyr'' insteada of creating ''New Martyrs'' as another redirect. {{User:Magda/sig}} 15:34, January 3, 2006 (CST)
:I suspected as much; hence my comment, rather than trying to "fix" things. :) {{User:Magda/sig}} 15:36, January 3, 2006 (CST)

== Eve ==

Dn. Andrew, when I search for "Eve" I am redirected to [[Adam and Eve]], but when I get to the search page (as opposed to using the search in the nav-bar), I get no hits at all. Any suggestions? (My preferences are set such that all of the namespaces are selected as a range, and I don't have a problem with searching for "Adam.") {{User:Magda/sig}} 08:34, January 4, 2006 (CST)

==Redundancies==

Dn. Andrew: Thanks for the heads up. It struck me after I added the Japan banner. Your comment confirmed it. I must say your are quick on the editting. I don't mind it as I keep finding I left something out or missed somewhere and I find it nice having yours and Magda's editting help.[[User:Wsk|Wsk]] 10:07, January 5, 2006 (CST)

== Bishop v. Hierarch, Patriarch v. Primate ==

When creating categories and lists, do you think it would be better to use the current title of a see, e.g. ''bishop'', or a more general title, e.g., ''hierarch''? I'm looking at [[:Category:Bishops]].

To take an example, [[List of Patriarchs of Constantinople]] has bishops of Byzantium, bishops of Constantinople, archbishops of Constantinople, and then patriarchs of Constantinople. The listings, i.e., each bishop, would potentially be included in a similar category: [[:Category:Patriarchs of Constantinople]]. However, those falling under "bishops of Byzantium" might not be included in this category (cf. [[Apostle Andrew]]). That's why I am trying to think of a better way to organize.

The options as I see them:
# If the see is ''now'' a (bishopric/archbishopric/patriarchate), all the hierarchs of that see will be included in a list and category of (bishops/archbishops/patriarchs) of that see.
# For any given see, the ''hierarch'' would be included in the list and category of ''hierarchs'' of that see; any see which is now a patriarchate will have its primates included ''instead'' in the list and category of ''primates'' of that patriarchate.
# Each category and list will be its own individual entity.

Your thoughts? {{User:Magda/sig}} 14:24, January 5, 2006 (CST)

:Your patent answers (which I never seem to think of) are why I keep asking you questions. Thank you. {{User:Magda/sig}} 10:47, January 6, 2006 (CST)

== Iakovos correspondence ==

The only other place I can find this information is the [[Wikipedia:Iakovos, Archbishop of America|Wikipedia page]]. Currently, the website of the Department of Pastoral and Social Theology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is down. {{User:Magda/sig}} 20:29, January 7, 2006 (CST)

== St. Tikhon's Photo ==

[[Image:St_Tikhons_Monastery.jpg|100 px]] Would you mind if I reuploaded your St. Tikhon's photo, with the power lines Photoshopped out? -[[User:HiFiGuy|HiFiGuy]] 11:47, February 2, 2006 (CST)

:Only because I think that the power lines are distracting; if you look for photos of The Alamo, you'll frequently find a giant sign for the Crockett Hotel in the background... unless they've been Photoshopped out--and it frequently has been. Imagine if you could get a ladder and take a photo of the church from right at the power lines (so they wouldn't appear in the photo). Failing that, it's much easier to just make a little tweak. On the other hand, maybe a photo with the power lines in will encourage a donor to help pay to bury them. This is merely a suggestion; I thought I'd ask here, first. -[[User:HiFiGuy|HiFiGuy]] 12:56, February 2, 2006 (CST)

== Capping of headings and sub-headings ==

I noticed that you edited a recent editing of mine which capitalized "External links" in the article on his emminence [[Dmitri (Royster) of Dallas|Dmitri]]. I'm curious why some headings get title case and others get sentence case. Even in the style guide, which doesn't mention them specifically, there appears to be inconsistency. --[[User:Basil|Basil]] 23:44, March 11, 2006 (CST)

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:Thanks for the reply. I figured something along those lines was up. Also, I '''totally agree''' with your assessment of the misuse of title case in much English-speaking Orthodoxy. --[[User:Basil|Basil]] 18:14, March 13, 2006 (CST)

== Alternate flag/cross image ==

[[Image:Orthodox us.gif|thumb|left]]I am not sure exactly why, but the current image used to mark pages discussing Orthodoxy in the US, using the orthodoxyinamerica template, has always bugged me, almost to the point of offense. I think perhaps it is because the presentation is so direct, almost confrontive, and the impression to me is of a single, new flag --- a sort of Byzantine Empire of America flag --- not a flag with a cross superimposed.

I've whipped up an alternative. It's clearly inspired by your original image --- even to the point of using the original pectoral cross --- but uses a photo of a US flag flying in the wind (actually taken on Liberty Island). Since your original image is in the PD, and the image of the flag was taken from stock.xchng and has no restrictions, I've attached a CC license. --[[User:Basil|Basil]] 22:02, March 13, 2006 (CST)

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:I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the info on the cross. I seem to remember seeing it as a wall cross, now that you mention it, and I'm sure I own one that is in the possession of someone else right now. (Military life and all.) --[[User:Basil|Basil]] 06:13, March 15, 2006 (CST)

== A question ==

See my question on the [[Theotokos]] TALK page. If you could find the time to explain that to me, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

[[User:Acedaroflebanon|Acedaroflebanon]] 12:32, March 19, 2006 (CST)

== Thanks for the Reminder ==

Thank you for reminding me about obtaining proper permission. All of the images have now been confirmed by OCA. [[User:Pkdimarco|Pkdimarco]] 15:55, April 12, 2006 (CDT)

User talk:ASDamick

2006-04-12T20:54:00Z

Pkdimarco: Thanks for the Reminder

Basil the Confessor

2006-04-12T07:51:35Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Image:St_Basil_the_Confessor_the_Bishop_of_Parium.JPG|right|frame|St. Basil the Confessor, the Bishop of Parium]]
St Basil the Confessor, [[Bishop]] of Parium, faught valiantly against the Iconoclast [[heresy]] during the eight century. Due to his stance against the heretics, the saint suffered a lot of persecution and deprivation.

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Basil the Confessor

2006-04-12T07:43:57Z

Pkdimarco:

St Basil the Confessor, [[Bishop]] of Parium, faught valiantly against the Iconoclast [[heresy]] during the eight century. Due to his stance against the heretics, the saint suffered a lot of persecution and deprivation.

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Methodius of Moravia

2006-04-09T01:56:36Z

Pkdimarco:

'''Saint Methodius''' spread the Word of [[Christ]] to Salvic peoples during the 9th century.
[[Image:Cyril_and_Methodius.jpg|right|200px|thumb| Saints Cyril and Methodius]]
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Saint Methodius, [[Equal-to-the-Apostles]] and [[Enlightener]] of the Slavic people was born in 826 in Thessalonica. The saint, along with his brother, [[Saint Cyril]], were born into a noble Greek family, but decided to renounce their worldly honors to become [[priest]]s.

===Missionary Work===
While living the monastic life on the Bosphorous, the Slavic Khazar peoples asked that Saints Cyril and Methodius come and teach them the ways of [[Christ]]. After accepting their request the two brothers [[convert]]ed many while learning the native language of the people. This knowledge of the Slavic language allowed the two brothers to communicate with another Slavic group, the Moravians. These people had previously been taught Christianity by German missionaries, but were unable to understand the mysteries of Christ due to a language barrier. In order for the Moravians to understand Christ’s message, they needed people who were able to teach and conduct [[Divine service]] in their language. Before visiting the Moravians, Cyril and Methodius invented a new alphabet and translated the [[Bible]] into this new Slavonic language.

Upon visiting the Moravians in 863, the Germans mistrusted them due to their Eastern Orthodox dissent and their knowledge of the Slavic language. Due to this distrust, the two brothers were sent to Rome, expecting condemnation. [[Pope]] Adrian II, instead, applauded their work, sanctioned the Slavonic Liturgy, and ordained Methodius and Cyril [[bishop]]s. Before the two brothers could return to the Moravians and other Slavic peoples though, Cyril died in Rome on February 4, 869.

Pope Adrian II later created the [[Archdiocese]] of Moravia and Pannonia at the request of Moravian and other Slavic princes. Methodius was named archbishop of the new diocese, which was independent from the German Church.

German bishops condemned Saint Methodius to prison in 870. After three years, Pope John VIII liberated him and reinstated Methodius as [[Archbishop]] of Moravia. Before he could continue his ambitions and teach the Word of God to Bohemians and Poles, a German priest summoned him back to Rome due to his East Orthodox faith and use of only the Slavic language during liturgy. Methodius received papal support and was not subject to any punishment.

===Return to Constantinople===
The saint then left for [[Constantinople]] and translated all of the [[Holy Scriptures]], except for the [[Books of Machabees]]. Methodius also translated the [[Nomocanon]], or Greek ecclesiastico-civil law. Methodius had to continue struggling against the German clergy until his death on [[April 6]], 885.

Celestine of Rome

2006-04-08T08:09:00Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Image:0408celestine-rome.jpg|thumb|right|Saint Celestine, Pope of Rome]]
[[Saint]] Celestine, [[Pope]] of Rome held papal authority from 422 - 432. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the [[Holy Scripture]] and his theological ponderings. During his papacy, the saint strongly defended the [[Church]] and denounced the Nestorian heresy.

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2006-04-08T08:05:57Z

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Celestine of Rome

2006-04-08T08:01:59Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Saint]] Celestine, [[Pope]] of Rome held papal authority from 422 - 432. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the [[Holy Scripture]] and his theological ponderings. During his papacy, the saint strongly defended the [[Church]] and denounced the Nestorian heresy.

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Template:April 2

2006-04-07T20:56:45Z

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[[Image:Pantokrator of Sinai.jpg|100px|Our Lord Jesus Christ]]
</div>[[Venerable]] [[Titus the Wonder-worker]]; [[Virgin-martyr]] [[Theodora of Palestine]]; [[Martyr]]s Aidesios and Amphianos

Tikhon of Moscow

2006-04-07T09:35:32Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Image:Tikhon_of_Moscow_icon.jpg|frame|right|Icon of St. Tikhon]]
Our father among the saints '''Tikhon of Moscow''' (1865–1925), [[Enlightener]] of North America, was Patriarch and [[Confessor]] of Moscow and All Russia (1917–1925). "He established his cathedral in New York City, and presided over a vast [[Archdiocese]], encouraging and authorizing many publications in the English language. Among these, he encouraged the translation of the Eastern [[liturgy]] into English by Isabel Florence Hapgood, and he wrote an extensive [[catechism]] based on the [[Nicene Creed]] and the [[Our Father]]. For the [[Western Rite]], he established the corrected and authorized version of the eucharistic liturgy from the American Book of Common Prayer for Orthodox worship." [http://www.westernorthodox.com/connely] His [[feast day]] is celebrated on [[April 7]], and his [[glorification]] is celebrated on [[October 9]].

{{orthodoxyinamerica}}

==Early Life==
St. Tikhon (''né'' Vasily Ivanovich Belavin) was born on [[January 19]], 1865. His father was Ioann Belavin, a rural [[priest]] of the Toropetz district of the Pskov diocese. "From his early years he displayed a particular religious disposition, love for the Church as well as rare meekness and humility. ... From 1878 to 1883, Vasily studied at the Pskov Theological Seminary. ... His fellow students liked and respected him for his piety, brilliant progress in studies, and constant readiness to help comrades, who often turned to him for explanations of lessons, especially for help in drawing up and correcting numerous compositions. Vasily was called 'bishop' and 'patriarch' by his classmates." [http://www.oca.org/HSbiotikhon.asp?SID=7]

"Following graduation from the Pskov Seminary and St Petersburg Theological Academy, he becomes an instructor first at Pskov Seminary (1888-91), then Kholm Seminary (1891-97), where he quickly became Rector. Just prior to his transfer to Kholm he was tonsured a monk with the name Tikhon and ordained." [http://ocaphoto.oca.org/MiscEventViewer.asp?EID=888&IID=14365]

==Life and work after ordination==
One of the first Orthodox [[bishop]]s to do major work in North America, St. Tikhon went on to establish the "Diocese of the Aleutians and North America" after converting many people on the continent. Deemed an honorary citizen of the United States, he consecrated Orthodox Churches in America during the early 20th Century. The saint was also the primary founder of [[St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery (South Canaan, Pennsylvania)]], naming it for his heavenly patron, [[St. Tikhon of Zadonsk]].

After returning to Russia in 1907, he continued to win the affection of thousands with his humble piety and loving affectiong. During World War I, he charitably aided displaced citizens to flocked to him. He was also honored by in August of 1917 by being elected [[Patriarch]] of the Russian [[Orthodox Church]]. St. Tikkhon had to overcome much disunity within the Church.

[[Image:Tikhon_of_Moscow.jpg|left|thumb|St. Tikhon of Moscow]]

When the ungodly Bolshevik regime took control of the country, Church property was confisgated and the Russian Orthodox Church had to endure much repression. St. Tikhon openly condemned the killings of the [[Nicholas II of Russia|Czar]]'s family in 1918, and protested against violent attacks by the Bolsheviks on the [[Church]]. At this time, he called Russian Orthodox Christians to unite and strengthen their practices. To avoid further persecution, he issued a message that clergy were not to make any political statements.

From 1922 to 1923, Patriarch Tikhon was imprisoned in [[Donskoy Monastery]] after he openly opposed the government’s decree of being able to confisgate Church property. Thousands of Russian believers were shot. Upon being released, he assured the regime of his loyalty, in an apparent attempt to relieve the harsh pressures on the Church. Despite his declaration of loyalty, he continued to enjoy the trust of the Orthodox community in Russia.

As persecution continued, he began to feel overwhelmed and his strength and health declined. On Sunday April 5, 1925 he served his last Liturgy. He died giving the Sign of the Cross, saying, “"Glory to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee." He only Crossed himself 2 times, dying before he could complete the third. After his death, he was considered a martyr for the faith.

In 1989, Patriarch Tikhon was [[Glorification|glorified]] by the [[Church of Russia]]. This process is generally considered an example of the thaw in [[Church of Russia|Church]]-Soviet relations in the Glasnost era.

==Quotes by Saint Tikhon==
"Devote all your energy to preaching the word of God and the truth of Christ, especially today, when unbelief and atheism are audaciously attacking the Church of Christ. May the God of peace and love be with all of you!"

"May God teach every one of us to strive for His truth, and for the good of the Holy Church, rather than something for our own sake."

==See also==
*[[Liturgy of St. Tikhon of Moscow]], an adaptation of the [[Eucharist|Communion]] service from the 1928 [[Anglican]] ''Book of Common Prayer'' and ''The Anglican Missal in the American Edition.''
*[[Western Rite]]

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*[http://www.oca.org/HSbiotikhon.asp?SID=7 Biography of St. Tikhon of Moscow]
*[http://ocaphoto.oca.org/MiscEventViewer.asp?EID=888 Icon of St. Tikhon with scenes from his life]

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Tikhon of Moscow

2006-04-07T09:32:01Z

Pkdimarco: /* See also */

[[Image:Tikhon_of_Moscow_icon.jpg|frame|right|Icon of St. Tikhon]]
Our father among the saints '''Tikhon of Moscow''' (1865–1925), [[Enlightener]] of North America, was Patriarch and [[Confessor]] of Moscow and All Russia (1917–1925). "He established his cathedral in New York City, and presided over a vast [[Archdiocese]], encouraging and authorizing many publications in the English language. Among these, he encouraged the translation of the Eastern [[liturgy]] into English by Isabel Florence Hapgood, and he wrote an extensive [[catechism]] based on the [[Nicene Creed]] and the [[Our Father]]. For the [[Western Rite]], he established the corrected and authorized version of the eucharistic liturgy from the American Book of Common Prayer for Orthodox worship." [http://www.westernorthodox.com/connely] His [[feast day]] is celebrated on [[April 7]], and his [[glorification]] is celebrated on [[October 9]].

{{orthodoxyinamerica}}

==Early Life==
St. Tikhon (''né'' Vasily Ivanovich Belavin) was born on [[January 19]], 1865. His father was Ioann Belavin, a rural [[priest]] of the Toropetz district of the Pskov diocese. "From his early years he displayed a particular religious disposition, love for the Church as well as rare meekness and humility. ... From 1878 to 1883, Vasily studied at the Pskov Theological Seminary. ... His fellow students liked and respected him for his piety, brilliant progress in studies, and constant readiness to help comrades, who often turned to him for explanations of lessons, especially for help in drawing up and correcting numerous compositions. Vasily was called 'bishop' and 'patriarch' by his classmates." [http://www.oca.org/HSbiotikhon.asp?SID=7]

"Following graduation from the Pskov Seminary and St Petersburg Theological Academy, he becomes an instructor first at Pskov Seminary (1888-91), then Kholm Seminary (1891-97), where he quickly became Rector. Just prior to his transfer to Kholm he was tonsured a monk with the name Tikhon and ordained." [http://ocaphoto.oca.org/MiscEventViewer.asp?EID=888&IID=14365]

==Life and work after ordination==
One of the first Orthodox [[bishop]]s to do major work in North America, St. Tikhon went on to establish the "Diocese of the Aleutians and North America" after converting many people on the continent. Deemed an honorary citizen of the United States, he consecrated Orthodox Churches in America during the early 20th Century. The saint was also the primary founder of [[St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery]] in South Canaan, Pennsylvania, naming it for his heavenly patron, [[St. Tikhon of Zadonsk]].

After returning to Russia in 1907, he continued to win the affection of thousands with his humble piety and loving affectiong. During World War I, he charitably aided displaced citizens to flocked to him. He was also honored by in August of 1917 by being elected [[Patriarch]] of the Russian [[Orthodox Church]]. St. Tikkhon had to overcome much disunity within the Church.

[[Image:Tikhon_of_Moscow.jpg|left|thumb|St. Tikhon of Moscow]]

When the ungodly Bolshevik regime took control of the country, Church property was confisgated and the Russian Orthodox Church had to endure much repression. St. Tikhon openly condemned the killings of the [[Nicholas II of Russia|Czar]]'s family in 1918, and protested against violent attacks by the Bolsheviks on the [[Church]]. At this time, he called Russian Orthodox Christians to unite and strengthen their practices. To avoid further persecution, he issued a message that clergy were not to make any political statements.

From 1922 to 1923, Patriarch Tikhon was imprisoned in [[Donskoy Monastery]] after he openly opposed the government’s decree of being able to confisgate Church property. Thousands of Russian believers were shot. Upon being released, he assured the regime of his loyalty, in an apparent attempt to relieve the harsh pressures on the Church. Despite his declaration of loyalty, he continued to enjoy the trust of the Orthodox community in Russia.

As persecution continued, he began to feel overwhelmed and his strength and health declined. On Sunday April 5, 1925 he served his last Liturgy. He died giving the Sign of the Cross, saying, “"Glory to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee." He only Crossed himself 2 times, dying before he could complete the third. After his death, he was considered a martyr for the faith.

In 1989, Patriarch Tikhon was [[Glorification|glorified]] by the [[Church of Russia]]. This process is generally considered an example of the thaw in [[Church of Russia|Church]]-Soviet relations in the Glasnost era.

==Quotes by Saint Tikhon==
"Devote all your energy to preaching the word of God and the truth of Christ, especially today, when unbelief and atheism are audaciously attacking the Church of Christ. May the God of peace and love be with all of you!"

"May God teach every one of us to strive for His truth, and for the good of the Holy Church, rather than something for our own sake."

==See also==
*[[Liturgy of St. Tikhon of Moscow]], an adaptation of the [[Eucharist|Communion]] service from the 1928 [[Anglican]] ''Book of Common Prayer'' and ''The Anglican Missal in the American Edition.''
*[[Western Rite]]

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==Sources and External Links==
*[http://www.oca.org/HSbiotikhon.asp?SID=7 Biography of St. Tikhon of Moscow]
*[http://ocaphoto.oca.org/MiscEventViewer.asp?EID=888 Icon of St. Tikhon with scenes from his life]

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Tikhon of Moscow

2006-04-07T09:30:55Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Image:Tikhon_of_Moscow_icon.jpg|frame|right|Icon of St. Tikhon]]
Our father among the saints '''Tikhon of Moscow''' (1865–1925), [[Enlightener]] of North America, was Patriarch and [[Confessor]] of Moscow and All Russia (1917–1925). "He established his cathedral in New York City, and presided over a vast [[Archdiocese]], encouraging and authorizing many publications in the English language. Among these, he encouraged the translation of the Eastern [[liturgy]] into English by Isabel Florence Hapgood, and he wrote an extensive [[catechism]] based on the [[Nicene Creed]] and the [[Our Father]]. For the [[Western Rite]], he established the corrected and authorized version of the eucharistic liturgy from the American Book of Common Prayer for Orthodox worship." [http://www.westernorthodox.com/connely] His [[feast day]] is celebrated on [[April 7]], and his [[glorification]] is celebrated on [[October 9]].

{{orthodoxyinamerica}}

==Early Life==
St. Tikhon (''né'' Vasily Ivanovich Belavin) was born on [[January 19]], 1865. His father was Ioann Belavin, a rural [[priest]] of the Toropetz district of the Pskov diocese. "From his early years he displayed a particular religious disposition, love for the Church as well as rare meekness and humility. ... From 1878 to 1883, Vasily studied at the Pskov Theological Seminary. ... His fellow students liked and respected him for his piety, brilliant progress in studies, and constant readiness to help comrades, who often turned to him for explanations of lessons, especially for help in drawing up and correcting numerous compositions. Vasily was called 'bishop' and 'patriarch' by his classmates." [http://www.oca.org/HSbiotikhon.asp?SID=7]

"Following graduation from the Pskov Seminary and St Petersburg Theological Academy, he becomes an instructor first at Pskov Seminary (1888-91), then Kholm Seminary (1891-97), where he quickly became Rector. Just prior to his transfer to Kholm he was tonsured a monk with the name Tikhon and ordained." [http://ocaphoto.oca.org/MiscEventViewer.asp?EID=888&IID=14365]

==Life and work after ordination==
One of the first Orthodox [[bishop]]s to do major work in North America, St. Tikhon went on to establish the "Diocese of the Aleutians and North America" after converting many people on the continent. Deemed an honorary citizen of the United States, he consecrated Orthodox Churches in America during the early 20th Century. The saint was also the primary founder of [[St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery]] in South Canaan, Pennsylvania, naming it for his heavenly patron, [[St. Tikhon of Zadonsk]].

After returning to Russia in 1907, he continued to win the affection of thousands with his humble piety and loving affectiong. During World War I, he charitably aided displaced citizens to flocked to him. He was also honored by in August of 1917 by being elected [[Patriarch]] of the Russian [[Orthodox Church]]. St. Tikkhon had to overcome much disunity within the Church.

[[Image:Tikhon_of_Moscow.jpg|left|thumb|St. Tikhon of Moscow]]

When the ungodly Bolshevik regime took control of the country, Church property was confisgated and the Russian Orthodox Church had to endure much repression. St. Tikhon openly condemned the killings of the [[Nicholas II of Russia|Czar]]'s family in 1918, and protested against violent attacks by the Bolsheviks on the [[Church]]. At this time, he called Russian Orthodox Christians to unite and strengthen their practices. To avoid further persecution, he issued a message that clergy were not to make any political statements.

From 1922 to 1923, Patriarch Tikhon was imprisoned in [[Donskoy Monastery]] after he openly opposed the government’s decree of being able to confisgate Church property. Thousands of Russian believers were shot. Upon being released, he assured the regime of his loyalty, in an apparent attempt to relieve the harsh pressures on the Church. Despite his declaration of loyalty, he continued to enjoy the trust of the Orthodox community in Russia.

As persecution continued, he began to feel overwhelmed and his strength and health declined. On Sunday April 5, 1925 he served his last Liturgy. He died giving the Sign of the Cross, saying, “"Glory to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee." He only Crossed himself 2 times, dying before he could complete the third. After his death, he was considered a martyr for the faith.

In 1989, Patriarch Tikhon was [[Glorification|glorified]] by the [[Church of Russia]]. This process is generally considered an example of the thaw in [[Church of Russia|Church]]-Soviet relations in the Glasnost era.

==See also==
*[[Liturgy of St. Tikhon of Moscow]], an adaptation of the [[Eucharist|Communion]] service from the 1928 [[Anglican]] ''Book of Common Prayer'' and ''The Anglican Missal in the American Edition.''
*[[Western Rite]]

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==Sources and External Links==
*[http://www.oca.org/HSbiotikhon.asp?SID=7 Biography of St. Tikhon of Moscow]
*[http://ocaphoto.oca.org/MiscEventViewer.asp?EID=888 Icon of St. Tikhon with scenes from his life]

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Eutychius of Constantinople

2006-04-06T10:18:56Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Image:0406eutychiusconstantinop.jpg|right|frame|Saint Eutychios, Patriarch of Constantinople]]
'''Eutychios of Constantinople''' became [[Patriarch]] of the city and staunchly defended the Church against heretics.
==Biography==

===Early Life===
Saint Eutychios, Patriarch of [[Constantinople]] was born in the province of Phrygia under the upbringing of well-known and pious parents. From a young age, the future saint studied the sciences. It was during his studies that Saint Eutychios realized how much more expansive God’s wisdom was in comparison to any science. After he realized this, he joined an Amesean monastery to live his life unto the Lord.

The saint received approval from Patriarch Saint [[Menas]] to be his successor as Patriarch of Constantinople as Saint Menas grew ill. The [[Apostle Peter]] also insisted that Saint Eutychios became Patriarch in a vision before emperor Justinian. In 552, he was chosen Patriarch of Constantinople.

===Years as Patriarch===
In his first years as Patriarch of Constantinople, Saint Eutychios called together the Fifth [[Ecumenical Council]], in which heresies were anathematized. He had much more trouble turning down the [[heresy]] of Aphthartodocetism, or the belief that [[Jesus Christ]] was imperishable and was not able to suffer while dying on the Cross, since Emperor Justinian was fooled by the teaching. The emperor grew angry with Saint Eutychios and sent him into exile to an Amasean monastery in the year 565.

===Years of Exile===
While living the ascetic life in exile, he continued to serve the Lord diligently and worked miraculous bodily healings and spiritual cleansings. The saint ensured that stored grain was never used up by praying to the Lord after Persians invaded and brought Amasea to ruins. Saint Eutychios also has granted the gift of prophecy, predicating the successors of Emperor Justinian.

===Final Years of Life===
After remaining in exile for 12 years, Saint Eutychios, Patriarch of Constantinople, returned to his rightful position in 577. On April 6, 582 he called his clergy together as he reposed in peace.

Eutychius of Constantinople

2006-04-06T10:04:30Z

Pkdimarco:

[[Image:0406eutychiusconstantinop.jpg|right|frame|Saint Eutychios, Patriarch of Constantinople]]
==Biography==

===Early Life===
Saint Eutychios, Patriarch of Constantinople was born in the province of Phrygia under the upbringing of well-known and pious parents. From a young age, the future saint studied the sciences. It was during his studies that Saint Eutychios realized how much more expansive God’s wisdom was in comparison to any science. After he realized this, he joined an Amesean monastery to live his life unto the Lord.

The saint received approval from Patriarch Saint Menas to be his successor as Patriarch of Constantinople as Saint Menas grew ill. The Apostle Peter also insisted that Saint Eutychios became Patriarch in a vision before emperor Justinian. In 552, he was chosen Patriarch of Constantinople.

===Years as Patriarch===
In his first years as Patriarch of Constantinople, Saint Eutychios called together the Fifth Ecumenical Council, in which heresies were anathematized. He had much more trouble turning down the heresy of Aphthartodocetism, or the belief that Christ was imperishable and was not able to suffer while dying on the Cross, since Emperor Justinian was fooled by the teaching. The emperor grew angry with Saint Eutychios and sent him into exile to an Amasean monastery in the year 565.

===Years of Exile===
While living the ascetic life in exile, he continued to serve the Lord diligently and worked miraculous bodily healings and spiritual cleansings. The saint ensured that stored grain was never used up by praying to the Lord after Persians invaded and brought Amasea to ruins. Saint Eutychios also has granted the gift of prophecy, predicating the successors of Emperor Justinian.

===Final Years of Life===
After remaining in exile for 12 years, Saint Eutychios, Patriarch of Constantinople, returned to his rightful position in 577. On April 6, 582 he called his clergy together as he reposed in peace.

File:0406eutychiusconstantinop.jpg

2006-04-06T10:00:18Z

Pkdimarco: {{oca}}

Eutychius of Constantinople

2006-04-06T09:47:37Z

Pkdimarco:

==Biography==

===Early Life===
Saint Eutychios, Patriarch of Constantinople was born in the province of Phrygia under the upbringing of well-known and pious parents. From a young age, the future saint studied the sciences. It was during his studies that Saint Eutychios realized how much more expansive God’s wisdom was in comparison to any science. After he realized this, he joined an Amesean monastery to live his life unto the Lord.

The saint received approval from Patriarch Saint Menas to be his successor as Patriarch of Constantinople as Saint Menas grew ill. The Apostle Peter also insisted that Saint Eutychios became Patriarch in a vision before emperor Justinian. In 552, he was chosen Patriarch of Constantinople.

===Years as Patriarch===
In his first years as Patriarch of Constantinople, Saint Eutychios called together the Fifth Ecumenical Council, in which heresies were anathematized. He had much more trouble turning down the heresy of Aphthartodocetism, or the belief that Christ was imperishable and was not able to suffer while dying on the Cross, since Emperor Justinian was fooled by the teaching. The emperor grew angry with Saint Eutychios and sent him into exile to an Amasean monastery in the year 565.

===Years of Exile===
While living the ascetic life in exile, he continued to serve the Lord diligently and worked miraculous bodily healings and spiritual cleansings. The saint ensured that stored grain was never used up by praying to the Lord after Persians invaded and brought Amasea to ruins. Saint Eutychios also has granted the gift of prophecy, predicating the successors of Emperor Justinian.

===Final Years of Life===
After remaining in exile for 12 years, Saint Eutychios, Patriarch of Constantinople, returned to his rightful position in 577. On April 6, 582 he called his clergy together as he reposed in peace.

Joseph the Hymnographer

2006-04-03T20:51:49Z

Pkdimarco:

Saint Joseph the Hymnographer was born in Sicily in 816. After being brought up by pious parents, he became a monk at the monastery of Latmos in his youth. Due to his piety and love towards God as a monk, he was praised by Saint Gregory the Dekapolite. Together with Saint Gregory, Saint Joseph staunchly defended the reverence of icons and preached his stance to others.

During the time of heresy in the Orthodox Church, Saint Joseph was chosen as a messenger to Pope Leo III, who was still in unity with the Eastern Church. During one of his trips as a messenger, the saint was captured by Arab bandits, who delivered him to the iconoclasts for imprisonment. While in prison he inspired others to stand strong against the heretics. It was also during his imprisonment that Saint Nicholas of Myra appeared to him in a vision and asked him to sing in the name of God. Afterwards Saint Joseph was freed from prison.

After being freed he founded a monastery in dedication to Saint Gregory Dekapolite, who was no longer living by this time. He also dedicated a church in the name of Apostle Bartholomew, whom he honored greatly. While in strict fasting before the Feast of the Apostle Bartholomew, the apostle appeared to him in a dream and encouraged him to write hymns for the church. After writing his first hymn in honor of Apostle Bartholomew, Saint Joseph dedicated other hymns to Saint Nicholas, who freed him from prison, the Theotokos, and other saints.

When the heresy of Iconoclasm returned, he again stood steadfast against the movement and was sent to exile.

When he was at old age and ill, the saint was told by the Lord that his life would soon be coming to an end. In response, Saint Joseph prayed intensively until his death, praying for peace for the Church and for mercy on his soul. He fell asleep in the Lord around 863. His legacy carries on as many canons in the Menaion and hymns in the Parakletike were composed by Saint Joseph the Hymnographer.

Nicetas the Confessor

2006-04-03T07:47:13Z

Pkdimarco:

Under the up-bringing of his grandmother, Saint Nicetas grew as a pious youth, eventually joining the Mydicia monastery. The igumen of this monastary was Saint Nicephorus. Saint Nicetas grew so virtuous in his monastic habit that his fame attracted many to the monastary who wanted achieve salvation. The Saint was chosen as Iguemen of the monastary upon St. Nicephorus' death.

The Iconoclast heresy was gaining power when Saint Nicetas became head of the monastary, and its oppresive practices were only increaesing. Saint Nicetas was granted the gift of wonderworking at this time. After Emperor Leo the Armenian (813 - 820) tried to convert monastery leaders to heresy, Saint Nicetas stood strong in opposition. As a result, the igumen was imprisoned. He was then tricked into a false Communion by the Iconoclasts, in which afterward he repented the deed and only stood stronger against the heretics. He was imprisoned for another 6 years for defended the veneration of icons.

In 824, St. Nicetas reposed in the Lord. He was buried at the monastary and his relics became the source of healing.

Talk:April 2

2006-04-02T10:59:11Z

Pkdimarco:

According to most other sites, it appears that martyr Aedesios is celebrated along with Amphianos, not Panayiotis. Is there a way to edit the feast listings?

Mary of Egypt

2006-04-01T10:46:11Z

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[[Image:Zosimas and Mary of Egypt.jpg|right|frame|Sts. Zosima and Mary of Egypt]]
Our mother among the saints, '''Mary of Egypt''' provides us with a beautiful example of [[metanoia]], or conversion. She lived during the sixth century, and passed away in a remarkable manner in 522. The Church celebrates her [[feast day]] on the day of her repose, [[April 1]]; additionally, she is commemorated on the [[Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt]], the sixth Sunday in [[Great Lent]].

She began her life as a young woman who followed the passions of the body. After a heart-felt [[conversion]] at the doors of a church, she fled into the desert to live as an [[ascetic]]. Towards the end of her life, she met the [[priest]] St. [[Zosima]] in the desert, who learned of her life. He learned that after living in sinful lust for the first seventeen years of her life, Mary was moved by the compassion of the Theotokos to live an ascetic life in the desert. Living of the scarce herbs of the land to satisfy her worldly hunger, Mary grew strong in prayer and belief. It is noted that by the end of her life, she was so strong in belief that she was able to transverse the Jordan River by walking on the water after giving the Sign of the Cross. After her death, he delivered this story to his fellow [[monk]]s. Later, the story of her life was written down by St. Sophronius, [[Patriarch]] of Jerusalem.

The ''Life of St. Mary of Egypt'' is read during Great Lent along with the [[Great Canon]] of St. [[Andrew of Crete|Andrew]].
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==Hymns==
[[Troparion]] (Tone 8) [http://www.oca.org/FSTropars.asp?SID=13&ID=100963]
:The image of God was truly preserved in you, O mother,
:For you took up the Cross and followed [[Christ]].
:By so doing, you taught us to disregard the flesh, for it passes away;
:But to care instead for the soul, since it is immortal.
:Therefore your spirit, O holy Mother Mary, rejoices with the [[Angel]]s.

[[Kontakion]] (Tone 3)
:Having been a sinful woman,
:You became through repentance a Bride of Christ.
:Having attained angelic life,
:You defeated demons with the weapon of the Cross;
:Therefore, O most glorious Mary you are a Bride of the Kingdom!

==See also==
*[[Life of St. Mary of Egypt]]
*[[Hagiography]]

==External Links==
*[http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?SID=4&ID=1&FSID=100963 Venerable Mary of Egypt] ([[OCA]])
*[http://goarch.org/en/chapel/saints.asp?contentid=2 Mary of Egypt] ([[GOARCH]])
*[http://www.orthodox.net/questions/mary_of_egypt_1.html Questions about St. Mary of Egypt]

[[Category:Desert Fathers]]
[[Category:Egyptian Saints]]
[[Category:Saints]]