7 marzo santi feste e memorie

7 marzo feste santi e memorie

Sainte JUDDENE, vierge, martyre à Carthage sous Septime Sévère (202).

Saints JOCONDE, SATURNIN, ARTAXE et QUINT, martyrs en Afrique sous Septime Sévère (203).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saintes PERPETUE, jeune mère de famille patricienne, et FELICITE, esclave, martyres à Tuburbe en Maurétanie sous Septime Sévère avec saints REVOCAT, esclave, SATURNIN et SECONDULE (204). (Office à saintes Perpétue et Félicité composé en français par le père Denis Guillaume et publié au tome III du Supplément aux Ménées à la date du 6 mars, jour où commença leur passion).

Chiusa in carcere aspettando la morte, una giovane tiene una sorta di diario dei suoi ultimi giorni, descrivendo la prigione affollata, il tormento della calura; annota nomi di visitatori, racconta sogni e visioni degli ultimi giorni. Siamo a Cartagine, Africa del Nord, anno 203: chi scrive è la colta gentildonna Tibia Perpetua, 22 anni, sposata e madre di un bambino. Nella folla carcerata sono accanto a lei anche la più giovane Felicita, figlia di suoi servi, e in gravidanza avanzata; e tre uomini di nome Saturnino, Revocato e Secondulo. Tutti condannati a morte perché vogliono farsi cristiani e stanno terminando il periodo di formazione; la loro «professione di fede» sarà il martirio nel nome di Cristo. Le annotazioni di Perpetua verranno poi raccolte nella «Passione di Perpetua e Felicita», opera forse di Tertulliano, testimone a Cartagine. Sempre a Cartagine, odierna Tunisia, passione dei santi Satiro, Saturnino, Revocato e Secondino, dei quali, durante la medesima persecuzione, l  ' ¢ultimo morì in carcere, gli altri invece, dopo essere stati straziati da varie belve, morirono sgozzati con la spada mentre si scambiavano il bacio santo della pace e della professione di fede to.

 

 

Your lambs, Perpetua and Felicity, cry out to you, O Jesus, with great love: "O our Bridegroom, we long for you in great pain, we are crucified with you, and in baptism we are buried with you. We suffer for your sake in order to reign with you. We die for you in order to live in you. Accept us as immaculate victims, since we are slain for your sake." Through their intercessions, O Merciful One, save our souls! 

 

 

 

 

Saints hiéromartyrs évêques de Chersone (aujourd'hui Sébastopol) en Crimée: EPHREM, BASILE, EUGENE, AGATHODORE, CAPITON, ETHERIUS et ELPIDIUS (IV ème siècle). (En fait, il semble que saint Ephrem ait accompli son martyre en 304 en tant qu'évêque de Tomis, aujourd'hui Constanta en Roumanie.) (Office traduit par le père Denis Guillaume au tome III des Ménées.)

The Hieromartyrs Basil, Ephraim, Eugene, Elpidius, Agathodorus, Aetherius, and Capiton carried the Gospel of Christ into the North Black Sea region from the Danube to the Dniepr, including the Crimea. They were bishops of Cherson at different times during the fourth century, and they sealed their apostolic activity with martyrdom. Only Aetherius died in peace.

Long before the Baptism of Rus under St Vladimir, the Christian Faith had already spread into the Crimea, which in antiquity was called Tauridia and was ruled by the Roman Emperor. The beginning of the enlightenment of Tauridia is attributed to the holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called (November 30).

The Church's enemies unwillingly contributed to the further spread of Christianity. The Roman emperors often banished traitors to this area. During the first three centuries, Christians were regarded as traitors because they would not follow the state religion. In the reign of Trajan (98-117), St Clement, Bishop of Rome (November 25), was sent to work in a stone quarry near Cherson. There he continued his preaching, and suffered martyrdom.

The pagans inhabiting the Crimea stubbornly resisted the spread of Christianity. But the faith of Christ, through its self-sacrificing preachers, grew strong and was affirmed. Many missionaries gave their lives in this struggle.

At the beginning of the fourth century a bishop's See was established at Cherson. This was a critical period when Cherson served as a base for the Roman armies which constantly passed through the area. During the reign of Diocletian (284-305), the Patriarch of Jerusalem sent many bishops to preach the Gospel in various lands. Two of them, Ephraim and Basil, arrived in Cherson and planted the Word of God there.

Later on, St Ephraim went to the peoples living along the Danube, where he underwent many tribulations and sorrows. He was beheaded at the start of the persecution. The preaching at Cherson was continued by St Basil, St Ephraim's companion. He set many idol-worshippers on the path of truth. Other wayward inhabitants of the city, enraged at his activity, rose up against him. The saint was arrested, mercilessly beaten and expelled from the city.

He went to a mountain and settled in a cave, where he unceasingly prayed to God for those who had driven him out, asking that He might illumine them with the light of true knowledge. And the Lord provided the unbelievers with a miracle. The only son of an important citizen of Cherson died. The dead child appeared to his parents in a dream and said that a certain man named Basil could resurrect him from the dead by his prayers.

When the parents had found the saint and entreated him to work the miracle, St Basil replied that he himself was a sinful man and had not the power to raise the dead, but the Lord Almighty could fulfill their request if they were to believe in Him. For a long time the saint prayed, invoking the Name of the Holy Trinity. Then he blessed water, and sprinkled it on the dead one, who was restored to life. The saint returned to the city with honor, and many believed and were baptized.

Soon, by order of the emperor Maximian Galerius (305-311), the persecution against Christians spread with renewed force. The Christ-haters rose up also against St Basil. On March 7, 309 he was dragged from his house during the night. They tied him up, dragged him along the streets and beat him to death with stones and rods. The body of the saint was thrown out of the city to be eaten by dogs and birds, and for many days iThe Hieromartyrs Basil, Ephraim, Eugene, Elpidius, Agathodorus, Aetherius, and Capiton carried the Gospel of Christ into the North Black Sea region from the Danube to the Dniepr, including the Crimea. They were bishops of Cherson at different times during the fourth century, and they sealed their apostolic activity with martyrdom. Only Aetherius died in peace.

Long before the Baptism of Rus under St Vladimir, the Christian Faith had already spread into the Crimea, which in antiquity was called Tauridia and was ruled by the Roman Emperor. The beginning of the enlightenment of Tauridia is attributed to the holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called (November 30).

The Church's enemies unwillingly contributed to the further spread of Christianity. The Roman emperors often banished traitors to this area. During the first three centuries, Christians were regarded as traitors because they would not follow the state religion. In the reign of Trajan (98-117), St Clement, Bishop of Rome (November 25), was sent to work in a stone quarry near Cherson. There he continued his preaching, and suffered martyrdom.

The pagans inhabiting the Crimea stubbornly resisted the spread of Christianity. But the faith of Christ, through its self-sacrificing preachers, grew strong and was affirmed. Many missionaries gave their lives in this struggle.

At the beginning of the fourth century a bishop's See was established at Cherson. This was a critical period when Cherson served as a base for the Roman armies which constantly passed through the area. During the reign of Diocletian (284-305), the Patriarch of Jerusalem sent many bishops to preach the Gospel in various lands. Two of them, Ephraim and Basil, arrived in Cherson and planted the Word of God there.

Later on, St Ephraim went to the peoples living along the Danube, where he underwent many tribulations and sorrows. He was beheaded at the start of the persecution. The preaching at Cherson was continued by St Basil, St Ephraim's companion. He set many idol-worshippers on the path of truth. Other wayward inhabitants of the city, enraged at his activity, rose up against him. The saint was arrested, mercilessly beaten and expelled from the city.

He went to a mountain and settled in a cave, where he unceasingly prayed to God for those who had driven him out, asking that He might illumine them with the light of true knowledge. And the Lord provided the unbelievers with a miracle. The only son of an important citizen of Cherson died. The dead child appeared to his parents in a dream and said that a certain man named Basil could resurrect him from the dead by his prayers.

When the parents had found the saint and entreated him to work the miracle, St Basil replied that he himself was a sinful man and had not the power to raise the dead, but the Lord Almighty could fulfill their request if they were to believe in Him. For a long time the saint prayed, invoking the Name of the Holy Trinity. Then he blessed water, and sprinkled it on the dead one, who was restored to life. The saint returned to the city with honor, and many believed and were baptized.

Soon, by order of the emperor Maximian Galerius (305-311), the persecution against Christians spread with renewed force. The Christ-haters rose up also against St Basil. On March 7, 309 he was dragged from his house during the night. They tied him up, dragged him along the streets and beat him to death with stones and rods. The body of the saint was thrown out of the city to be eaten by dogs and birds, and for many days it was left unburied, but remained untouched. Then Christians secretly buried the body of the holy martyr in a cave.
t was left unburied, but remained untouched. Then Christians secretly buried the body of the holy martyr in a cave.

 

 

Troparion — Tone 5

Since You have given given us the miracles of Your Holy Hieromartyrs of Cherson as an invincible rampart, / foil the machinations of the ungodly, O Christ our God, / and strengthen the faith of the Orthodox Christians, / for You are good and love mankind.

Kontakion — Tone 2

The radiant day of the hierarchs and pastors in Cherson has dawned! / Let us sing hymns for the feast of those who suffered for the sheep of Christ! / Hieromartyrs, entreat Christ, the chief Shepherd, that He may number us with the sheep on His right hand, / so that we may cry aloud to you: / Rejoice, holy fathers, for you shed your blood for Christ

Saints ARCADE et NESTOR, évêques de Trimithonte en Chypre.

 

 

Saint PAUL le Simple, paysan devenu disciple de saint Antoine le Grand et moine (Egypte, IV ème siècle).

Saint Paul the Simple of Egypt also lived in the fourth century and was called the Simple for his simplicity of heart and gentleness. He had been married, but when he discovered his wife's infidelity, he left her and went into the desert to St Anthony the Great (January 17). Paul was already 60 years old, and at first St Anthony would not accept Paul, saying that he was unfit for the harshness of the hermit's life. Paul stood outside the cell of the ascetic for three days, saying that he would sooner die than go from there. Then St Anthony took Paul into his cell, and tested his endurance and humility by hard work, severe fasting, with nightly vigils, constant singing of Psalms and prostrations. Finally, St Anthony decided to settle Paul into a separate cell. 

During the many years of ascetic exploits the Lord granted St Paul both discernment, and the power to cast out demons. When they brought a possessed youth to St Anthony, he guided the afflicted one to St Paul saying, "I cannot help the boy, for I have not received power over the Prince of the demons. Paul the Simple, however, does have this gift." St Paul expelled the demon by his simplicity and humility. 

After living for many years, performing numerous miracles, he departed to the Lord. He is mentioned by St John, the Abbot of Sinai (Ladder 24:30): "The thrice-blessed Paul the Simple was a clear example for us, for he was the rule and type of blessed simplicity.. .." 

St Paul is also commemorated on October 4.

Sposato, quando si accorse che la moglie lo tradiva , scorgendo in questo un segno di una divina chiamata alla vita monastica, si ritirò nel deserto; fu un discepolo di s. Antonio Abate. Questi lo provò in molti modi: lo tenne a digiuno e fuori della cella per vari giorni sotto il sole del deserto; gli fece rompere un vaso di miele e glielo fece raccogliere con un cucchiaio stando attento a non raccogliere con esso anche la sabbia; gli fece svolgere lavori inutili come fare e disfare corde, cucire e scucire vestiti e s. Paolo non mormorò, non si scoraggiò e non si indignò. S. Antonio alla fine si commosse per questo suo discepolo scorgendo che era estremamente semplice e che in lui la grazia agiva in modo meraviglioso. Questa straordinaria umiltà e obbedienza di s. Paolo il Semplice lo rese uno straordinario esorcista, infatti s. Antonio abate gli diede una cella vicina alla sua e gli inviava gli indemoniati che lui stesso (Antonio il Grande!!) non riusciva a liberare e si racconta che per opera di s. Paolo il Semplice essi venivano immediatamente liberati dai demoni.

Sainte LEWENEZ (GWENDIVIG), mère de saint Gwénaël (Bretagne, VIème siècle). 

Saint DEIFER, abbé dans le pays de Galles (VIème siècle). 

Saint EQUITIUS, abbé en Italie (VIème siècle). Sant'Equizio nacque nel 480-490 nella provincia Valeria (L'Aquila-Rieti- Tivoli). Non si hanno grandi notizie della sua vita. L'unico che ne parla è S. Gregorio Magno nei suoi dialoghi (I,4 in PL, LXXVII, coll. 165-77). Fu monaco e con S. Benedetto da Norcia può ritenersi il padre e il diffusore del monachesimo in Italia e in Occidente. S. Equizio non ricevtte mai gli ordini sacri. S. Gregorio afferma che S. Equizio per la sua santità popolò l'intera provincia Valeria di monaci. Sono riferiti a lui fatti starordinari come la liberazione da tentazioni per opera di un angelo e lo smascheramento profetico di un certo Basilio mago.

Saint GAUDIOSUS, évêque de Brescia en Lombardie (vers 445). 

Saint ENODOCH (pays de Galles, vers 520). 

Saint EPHREM, comte d'Orient, nommé gouverneur d'Antioche par saint Justinien le Grand, élu patriarche d'Antioche par le peuple et le clergé, confesseur de la foi orthodoxe face au monophysitisme (546). 

Saint EOSTERWINE, cousin de saint Benoît Biscop, higoumène de Wearmouth en Angleterre (688). 

Saint LAURENT, originaire de la ville de Mégare en Attique, fondateur du monastère de la Mère de Dieu "Phanéroménie" sur l'île de Salamine (1707).

 

 

Le 7 mars, mémoire de notre vénérable Père LAURENT, fondateur du monastère de la MERE de DIEU « PHANEROMENIE », dans l'île de SALAMINE

Saint Laurent naquit dans la ville de Mégares (Attique) dans la première moitié du XVIle siècle. Marié et père de deux enfants, il travaillait comme maçon et laboureur, louant son travail en différents lieux. A la suite de trois apparitions nocturnes de la Mère de Dieu, qui lui ordonnait d'aller lui construire une église dans l'île de Salamine, il restait toujours indécis et plein de doutes. La TouteSainte lui apparut alors de nouveau et lui montra d'un ton sévère le plan précis de l'église et du monastère qu'elle lui commandait d'édifier. Laurent se décida à entreprendre la traversée, mais la mer démontée l'en empêchait. Il entendit alors une voix céleste lui ordonner d'étendre sa cape sur la mer. Il obéit, cette fois-ci sans hésitation et se retrouva miraculeusement transporté dans l'île de Salamine. Il n'eut pas de peine à trouver l'endroit indiqué, où se trouvaient les ruines d'une ancienne église, dans lesquelles il découvrit une icône de la Mère de Dieu. Rejetant dès lors derrière lui tout attachement au monde, il devint moine, convainquit son épouse de l'imiter, et consacra toutes ses ressources à la construction du monastère. Parmi les habitants de l'île qui venaient l'aider certains devinrent moines, et la communauté grandit rapidement, sous la protection de la Très Sainte Vierge qui accorda à Saint Laurent la grâce d'accomplir de nombreuses guérisons en faveur des Chrétiens et aussi des musulmans. C'est ainsi qu'il guérit d'une maladie mortelle la femme d'un dignitaire de la cour ottomane. En signe de reconnaissance l'époux de celle-ci rendit au monastère d'anciennes propriétés qui lui avaient été confisquées.

Ainsi aidé par la Grâce, le saint acheva la construction du monastère en 1682, et s'endormit en paix, le 9 mars 1707 7 , emportant au ciel la couronne des fidèles serviteurs de la Mère de Dieu.

 

L'icône de la Mère de Dieu "CAUTION DES PECHEURS" ("SPOROUTCHNITSA GRIECHNYKH") à Ordina (province d'Orel) (1843) et à Moscou (1848) (autre fête le 29 mai). (Office traduit en français par le père Denis Guillaume au tome III du Supplément aux Ménées. Acathiste traduit en français par le père Denis Guillaume au tome XIII du Supplément aux Ménées.)

 

The Icon of the Mother of God "Surety of Sinners" is known by this name because of the inscription on the icon: "I am the Surety of sinners for My Son Who has entrusted Me to hear them, and those who bring Me the joy of hearing them will receive eternal joy through Me." The Mother of God embraces Her Child, Who holds Her right hand with both His hands so that Her thumb is in His right hand, and Her small finger in His left hand. This is the gesture of one who gives surety for another. 

Although we do not know when or by whom the icon was originally painted, it is believed that the basis of the icon is to be found in the Akathist to the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos: "Rejoice, You Who offer Your hands in surety for us to God." 

This icon was first glorified by miracles at the St Nicholas Odrino men's monastery of the former Orlov gubernia in the mid-nineteenth century (The "Assuage My Sorrows Icon" commemorated on October 9 is also from this monastery). The "Surety of Sinners" icon of the Mother of God was in an old chapel beyond the monastery gates, and stood between two other ancient icons. Because it was so faded and covered with dust, it was impossible to read the inscription. 

In 1843 it was revealed to many of the people in dreams that the icon was endowed with miraculous power. They solemnly brought the icon into the church. Believers began to flock to it to pray for the healing of their sorrows and sicknesses. The first to receive healing was a crippled child, whose mother prayed fervently before the icon in 1844. The icon was glorified during a cholera epidemic, when many people fell deathly ill, and were restored to health after praying before the icon.

A large stone church with three altars was built at the monastery in honor of the wonderworking icon.

The "Surety of Sinners" Icon is also commemorated on May 29 and on Thursday of the week of All Saints.

Saint NICOLAS, prêtre, martyr par la main des Communistes (Russie 1930). 

Saint ELIE, moine, et saintes MATRONE et MARIE, moniales, martyrs par la main des Communistes (Russie 1938).