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SAINTS&READING: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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VENERABLE HILLARION THE GREAT OF PALESTINE (371).

Saint Hilarion the Great was born to pagan parents in the year 291 in the Palestinian village of Thabatha near Gaza. As a young man, he was sent to Alexandria for his education. There he became acquainted with Christianity and was baptized. After hearing an account of the angelic life of Saint Anthony the Great (January 17), Hilarion went to meet him, desiring to study with him and learn what is pleasing to God. Hilarion soon returned to his native land to find that his parents had died. After distributing his family’s inheritance to the poor, Saint Hilarion went forth into the desert surrounding the city of Maium.

In the desert the Saint endured violent struggles with impure thoughts, vexations of the mind, and the burning passions of the flesh, but he defeated them through heavy labor, fasting and fervent prayer. The devil sought to frighten him with phantoms and apparitions. While he was praying Saint Hilarion would sometimes hear children crying, women wailing, and the roaring of lions and other wild beasts. He understood that the demons were causing these terrors in order to drive him out of the wilderness. He overcame his fear by resorting to fervent prayer. Once, some thieves fell upon Saint Hilarion, and he persuaded them to forsake their lawless life by the power of his words.

Soon all of Palestine heard about Saint Hilarion and of the miracles he worked. The Lord granted the holy ascetic the power to cast out unclean spirits. With this gift of grace he loosed the bonds of many of those who were afflicted. The sick came for healing, and the Saint cured them without asking for any payment, saying that the grace of God is freely received, and must be freely given (Matthew 10:8).

Such was the grace that he received from God that he could tell by the smell of someone’s body or clothing which passion was afflicting his soul. They came to Saint Hilarion desiring to save their souls under his guidance. With his blessing, monasteries began to spring up throughout Palestine. Going from one monastery to another, he instituted a strict ascetic manner of life.

About seven years before his death (+ 371-372) Saint Hilarion moved back to Cyprus, where the ascetic lived in a solitary place until the Lord summoned him to Himself.

Saint Hilarion is sometimes depicted holding a scroll which reads: "The tools of a monk are steadfastness, humility, and love according to God." In iconography, is depicted as an old man with a brown, rush-like beard divided into three points.

Source: Orthodox Church in America_OC

SAINT CONDEDUS HERMIT OF FONTENELLE (France685)

CONDEDUS (685)

He was an English hermit at the Abbey of St. Valery (Walric) on the Somme (abbaye Saint-Valery-sur-Somme) at present-day Saint-Valery-sur-Somme (northern France) who joined the community of the Abbey of St. Wandrille (abbaye Saint-Wandrille) in Fontenelle, Normandy (north-western France). In later years, St. Condedus lived as a hermit again, this time on an island in the river Seine near present-day Caudebec-en-Caux, not far from Fontenelle Abbey. St. Condedus reposed circa 685.

Source: Orthodox Saints of the Pre-Schism See of Rome

2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9

31 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed forever, knows that I am not lying. 32 In Damascus the governor, under Aretas the king, was guarding the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desiring to arrest me; 33 but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands.

1 It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord: 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago-whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows-such a one was caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I know such a man-whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows- 4 how he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. 5 Of such a one I will boast; yet of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities. 6 For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me. 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.

Luke 16:19-31

19 There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20 But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21 desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table. Moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.' 25 But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented. 26 'And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.' 27 Then he said, 'I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house, 28 'for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.' 29 Abraham said to him, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.' 30 And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' 31 But he said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.'

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Existe um fardo silencioso em pertencer a uma família tradicional. Ainda mais quando essa tradição não engloba apenas dinheiro e negócios, não, quando a tradição se trata de cultura, costumes, heranças e segredos que compartilham e que os mantém unidos para sempre. A expectativa só se torna ainda maior quando você é a primeira semideusa a renascer no clã, a primeira tocada pelos deuses depois de tantas gerações de devoção e culto a um panteão que por décadas foi esquecido pelo consenso popular, reduzido a mitos e histórias. 

Veronica nasceu sabendo que tinha uma obrigação com a família, e ainda que seu pai tivesse tentado protegê-la das expectativas, nem ele podia a manter resguardada da curiosidade e cobrança dos McKinneys. E isso só piorou com a ida ao acampamento. Não era apenas o presente da família, agora era um canal direito entre seu sobrenome, e o Olimpo. 

Tinha muito o que provar…

A obrigação de corresponder e elevar as possibilidades, fizeram Veronica se tornar uma semideusa extremamente dedicada e esperta, no que lhe interessava, ao menos. Seu interesse sempre se restringiu à Magia, era seu dom particular, tinha séculos de recursos e segredos que lhe tornaram cada dia mais curiosa e ávida por conhecimento, e inevitavelmente; reconhecimento. 

Havia algo que lhe alimentava a alma em conquistar admiração, talvez fosse a vida midiática que levava, sendo filha de uma celebridade, tendo dinheiro para estar nos lugares certos… Ou talvez fosse apenas a sua tendência a dramaticidade, podia dizer que se alimentava da atenção, por um tempo. Não fingia ser outra pessoa, apenas se levava em todas as direções certas, seja com seu talento e treino para os palcos, ou nas redes sociais, ou mais importante ainda; o reconhecimento da deusa que parecia tão inacessível e difícil de se agradar. Encantar Hera, sim, parecia um prêmio digno. Mais que isso, servir Hera era sublime. Supria parte das suas necessidades como semideusa; o carinho, atenção e admiração. 

Hera não lhe devia nada, mas ainda estava lá, se comunicando e orientando quando tudo parecia fora do lugar, ou simplesmente, quando Vee precisava dela. Havia salvo sua vida, lhe guiado para o acampamento, feito muito mais que a própria genitora. Não foi uma escolha difícil se tornar sua devota, atender suas necessidades e ainda realizar os desafios que ela lhe propunha, aproveitando de suas habilidades únicas. Hera, para si, era tudo que Hécate nunca seria. Foi também a canalizadora de toda Mágoa que alimentou da mãe, devido ao descaso.

Veronica tinha tudo para ser grandiosa; era esperta, carismática e ainda tinha os recursos, então, se era tão óbvio sua competência, por que Hécate parecia tão desinteressada em sua evolução? 

Hécate se tornou então, "a Groupie", persona não grata em sua vida, sendo diminuída e ofendida pela filha em cada chance que tinha. Ainda que o desejo de fazê-la se arrepender se provava ainda ali em cada momento em que ia à exaustão ou se arriscava em busca da perfeição em um feitiço, ou um recurso que estava perdido e ela decidiu que precisava colecionar. E principalmente gravada em seu corpo pela forma como se punia, artisticamente em seu ver, por cada vez que se decepcionava com a mãe. Criara um hábito: quando se reparava decepcionada com Hécate, um novo piercing ou tatuagem era feito. Nunca assumiria, mas precisava dos lembretes visuais de sua ingenuidade, já que a dor com a qual nunca se acostumava totalmente, passava. Precisava lembrar quando se olhasse no espelho, de todas as expectativas e frustrações. 

Seu primeiro grande confronto com a condição de semideusa foi a missão que enfrentou com o, agora ex namorado; Elói e Thabatha, uma amiga e filha de Hipnos. Dizer que a missão havia sido um fracasso nem começaria a descrever; três saíram, apenas dois voltaram. E não apenas falhou; assistiu, incapaz, Thabatha ser morta enquanto ela mesma só sobreviveu graças a Elói. Não apenas voltaram com uma parte a menos da missão, Elói foi amaldiçoado e pela primeira, mas não última, vez, foi confrontada de como sua insuficiência em lutar e se defender, sua covardia em matar, prejudicou quem amava. 

Causou uma maldição na pessoa que amava, e o que acreditaria depois, ser seu maior ressentimento. – mesmo que nunca tivesse visto nenhum sinal de raiva pelos lábios de Elói – tinha certeza que em algum momento, o amor que sentiam, se tornaria ódio. Ele precisou salvá-la, ele foi amaldiçoado por protegê-la. Era culpa dela. Não seria possível passar por isso sem que a culpasse tanto quanto ela o fazia. 

O Pior era saber que não seria a última vez que estaria na posição de donzela em apuros, e que cairia recorrentemente no vício de precisar ser ajudada, ferindo seu ego profundamente no processo. 

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St Hilarion of Gaza (c 291-371) Hermit & Miracle-Worker. Hilarion spent most of his life in the desert according to the example of Anthony the Great. Shortly after St Hilarion’s death, St Jerome wrote about the life of this hermit who had introduced monasticism into Palestine. Jerome told of Hilarion’s lifelong pursuit of solitude, where he could encounter God in prayer. Hilarion was born in Thabatha, south of Gaza in Syria Palaestina of pagan parents. He successfully studied rhetoric with a Grammarian in Alexandria. It seems that he was converted to Christianity in Alexandria. After that, he shunned the pleasures of his day—theatre, circus and arena—and spent his time attending church. According to St Jerome, he was a thin and delicate youth of fragile health. After hearing of Saint Anthony, whose name (according to St.erome), “was in the mouth of all the races of Egypt” Hilarion, at the age of fifteen, went to live with him in the desert for two months. As Anthony’s hermitage was busy with visitors seeking cures for diseases or demonic affliction, Hilarion returned home along with some monks. At Thabatha, his parents having died in the meantime, he gave his inheritance to his brothers and the poor and left for the wilderness. St Jerome wrote about the divine irony of the fame that denied it to him because his miracles attracted so many people. In this brief excerpt, Jerome describes Hilarion’s faith and a typical miracle: Once . . . when he was eighteen years old, brigands tried to find him at night. Either they believed that he had something to steal or they thought he would scorn them if they didn’t intimidate him. . . . From evening till dawn, they hunted in every direction but couldn’t find him. In the broad daylight, however, they came upon him and apparently as a joke asked him: “What would you do if robbers attacked you?” He answered: “A naked person does not fear robbers.” “You could be killed.” “I could,” he said. “But I am not afraid of robbers because I am ready to die.” Admiring his faith, they confessed their folly of the night before and their blindness and promised to reform their lives… He visited Anthony’s retreat in Egypt. Then he died. https://www.instagram.com/p/CVSFlbkLBCJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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O nome do meu acidente de ônibus É arte O nome da estaca que me atravessou Foi primeiro Thabatha Depois Luara Por fim, Ivan Enquanto o ouro caía sem que eu visse Porque a dor de ser um santo empalado Me impedia de enxergar Eu era uma criança E nunca achei que isso fosse um dia Me afetar como a outras pessoas Eu sempre fui tão arrogante Que achava que nem mesmo minha dor Seria igual à dos outros Mas foi igual E eu fiquei aleijada aos catorze Meu corpo é perfeito Eu não precisarei de bengalas Ou de uma cadeira de rodas como ela Mas viverei uma vida inteira atormentada Por todas as feridas que nunca se fecham É uma eterna hemorragia interna Eu vivo trocando meu gesso Mas ele nunca seca o suficiente Pra que eu me cure Tudo porque essas pessoas Um dia se satisfizeram com meu corpo Infantil É como se eu estivesse numa guerra A vida inteira Competindo com eles pra poder ser Minha propriedade Mas eles me marcaram como marcam Ao gado Eu sou deles, não importa o que eu pinte Já me esfolei inteira Não cicatriza nunca

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Saint of the Day – 21 October – St Hilarion of Gaza (c 291-371) Hermit and Miracle-Worker.

St Hilarion spent most of his life in the desert according to the example of Anthony the Great.

Shortly after St Hilarion’s death, St Jerome wrote about the life of this hermit who had introduced monasticism into Palestine.   Jerome told of Hilarion’s lifelong pursuit of solitude, where he could encounter God in prayer.

Hilarion was born in Thabatha, south of Gaza in Syria Palaestina of pagan parents. He successfully studied rhetoric with a Grammarian in Alexandria.   It seems that he was converted to Christianity in Alexandria.   After that, he shunned the pleasures of his day—theatre, circus and arena—and spent his time attending church.   According to St Jerome, he was a thin and delicate youth of fragile health.

After hearing of Saint Anthony, whose name (according to St Jerome), “was in the mouth of all the races of Egypt” Hilarion, at the age of fifteen, went to live with him in the desert for two months.   As Anthony’s hermitage was busy with visitors seeking cures for diseases or demonic affliction, Hilarion returned home along with some monks.   At Thabatha, his parents having died in the meantime, he gave his inheritance to his brothers and the poor and left for the wilderness.

St Jerome wrote about the divine irony of the fame that denied it to him because his miracles attracted so many people. In this brief excerpt, Jerome describes Hilarion’s faith and a typical miracle:

Once . . . when he was eighteen years old, brigands tried to find him at night.   Either they believed that he had something to steal or they thought he would scorn them if they didn’t intimidate him. . . . From evening till dawn, they hunted in every direction but couldn’t find him.   In the broad daylight, however, they came upon him and apparently as a joke asked him:  “What would you do if robbers attacked you?”   He answered:   “A naked person does not fear robbers.”   “You could be killed.”   “I could,” he said.   “But I am not afraid of robbers because I am ready to die.”   Admiring his faith, they confessed their folly of the night before and their blindness and promised to reform their lives…

A woman of Eleutheropolis, despised by her husband of fifteen years because of her sterility, . . . was the first who dared to intrude upon blessed Hilarion’s solitude.   While he was still unaware of her approach, she suddenly threw herself at his knees saying:  “Forgive my boldness. . . ., he asked her why she had come and why she was weeping.   When he learned the cause of her grief, raising his eyes to heaven, he commanded her to have faith and to believe.   He followed her departure with tears.   When a year had gone by, he saw her with her son.

Like Anthony, Hilarion took only a little food once a day at sunset.   When tempted sexually, he ate even less.  “I’ll see to it, you jackass,” he said, “that you shall not kick.”  He never bathed nor changed his tunic until it wore out.   He said, “It is idle to expect cleanliness in a hair shirt.”   Jerome relates that even though Hilarion suffered extreme dryness of spirit, he persevered in prayer and cured many people of sickness and demon possession.   The parade of petitioners and would-be disciples drove Hilarion to retire to more remote locations.   But they followed him everywhere.   First he visited Anthony’s retreat in Egypt.   Then he withdrew to Sicily, later to Dalmatia and finally to Cyprus. He died there in 371.

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Saints&reading: Friday, November 3, 2013

octobre 21_november 3

VENERABLE HILARION THE GREAT OF PALESTINE (371)

Saint Hilarion the Great was born to pagan parents in the year 291 in the Palestinian village of Thabatha near Gaza. As a young man, he was sent to Alexandria for his education. There he became acquainted with Christianity and was baptized. After hearing an account of the angelic life of Saint Anthony the Great (January 17), Hilarion went to meet him, desiring to study with him and learn what is pleasing to God. Hilarion soon returned to his native land to find that his parents had died. After distributing his family’s inheritance to the poor, Saint Hilarion went forth into the desert surrounding the city of Maium.

In the desert the Saint endured violent struggles with impure thoughts, vexations of the mind, and the burning passions of the flesh, but he defeated them through heavy labor, fasting and fervent prayer. The devil sought to frighten him with phantoms and apparitions. While he was praying Saint Hilarion would sometimes hear children crying, women wailing, and the roaring of lions and other wild beasts. He understood that the demons were causing these terrors in order to drive him out of the wilderness. He overcame his fear by resorting to fervent prayer. Once, some thieves fell upon Saint Hilarion, and he persuaded them to forsake their lawless life by the power of his words.

Soon all of Palestine heard about Saint Hilarion and of the miracles he worked. The Lord granted the holy ascetic the power to cast out unclean spirits. With this gift of grace he loosed the bonds of many of those who were afflicted. The sick came for healing, and the Saint cured them without asking for any payment, saying that the grace of God is freely received, and must be freely given (Matthew 10:8).

Such was the grace that he received from God that he could tell by the smell of someone’s body or clothing which passion was afflicting his soul. They came to Saint Hilarion desiring to save their souls under his guidance. With his blessing, monasteries began to spring up throughout Palestine. Going from one monastery to another, he instituted a strict ascetic manner of life.

About seven years before his death (+ 371-372) Saint Hilarion moved back to Cyprus, where the ascetic lived in a solitary place until the Lord summoned him to Himself.

Saint Hilarion is sometimes depicted holding a scroll which reads: "The tools of a monk are steadfastness, humility, and love according to God." In iconography, is depicted as an old man with a brown, rush-like beard divided into three points.

VENERABLE HILARION THE SCHEMAMONK OF THE KIEV CAVE (1067)

Saint Hilarion, Schemamonk of Kiev Caves, a strict ascetic, was a disciple and co-ascetic with Saint Theodosius (May 3). Imitating the example of his teacher, Saint Hilarion prayed to God with tears day and night, while observing a strict fast. His contemporaries knew him as a chronicler, who toiled over the copying of books in the cell of Saint Theodosius. During this time his teacher chanted Psalms and spun wool. Saint Hilarion lived an ascetic life during the eleventh century. His memory is also celebrated on August 28 and on the second Sunday of Great Lent.

Source: Orthodox Church in America (OCA)

COLOSSIANS 4:10-18

10 Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him), 11 and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis. 14 Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you. 15 Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house. 16 Now when this epistle is read among you, see that it is read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea. 17 And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it." 18 This salutation by my own hand-Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.

LUKE 10:1-15

1 After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. 2 Then He said to them, "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves. 4 Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road. 5 But whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this house.' 6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you. 7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house. 8 Whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. 9 And heal the sick there, and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.' 10 But whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say, 11 The very dust of your city which clings to us we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near you.' 12 But I say to you that it will be more tolerable in that Day for Sodom than for that city. 13 Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. 14 But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. 15 And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades

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Thabatha... Sin un solo filtro... Ella se describe solita... #amoranimal #amomigata #misconsentidas #thabatha #puroamorgatuno #amomisniñas #amoropeludo https://www.instagram.com/p/B4qK3RzgSDf/?igshid=qnd24796s1qf

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De la luz a la oscuridad en un solo deseo... #thabatha #amomigata #mismichis #amorporlosgatos https://www.instagram.com/p/B3KIdZsgTT1/?igshid=fguz78i4v96f

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Domingos... #thabatha #linda #amorporlosanimales #amorporlosgatos #mishermosas #acompañaditodepelitos https://www.instagram.com/p/B14SxLLgIMy/?igshid=31cn12epytb4

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Saints&Reading: Thursday, November 3, 2022

november 3_ocotber 21

THE MONK HILARION THE GREAT (371)

Saint Hilarion the Great was born to pagan parents in the year 291 in the Palestinian village of Thabatha near Gaza. As a young man, he was sent to Alexandria for his education. There he became acquainted with Christianity and was baptized. After hearing an account of the angelic life of Saint Anthony the Great (January 17), Hilarion went to meet him, desiring to study with him and learn what is pleasing to God. Hilarion soon returned to his native land to find that his parents had died. After distributing his family’s inheritance to the poor, Saint Hilarion went forth into the desert surrounding the city of Maium.

In the desert the Saint endured violent struggles with impure thoughts, vexations of the mind, and the burning passions of the flesh, but he defeated them through heavy labor, fasting and fervent prayer. The devil sought to frighten him with phantoms and apparitions. While he was praying Saint Hilarion would sometimes hear children crying, women wailing, and the roaring of lions and other wild beasts. He understood that the demons were causing these terrors in order to drive him out of the wilderness. He overcame his fear by resorting to fervent prayer. Once, some thieves fell upon Saint Hilarion, and he persuaded them to forsake their lawless life by the power of his words.

Soon all of Palestine heard about Saint Hilarion and of the miracles he worked. The Lord granted the holy ascetic the power to cast out unclean spirits. With this gift of grace he loosed the bonds of many of those who were afflicted. The sick came for healing, and the Saint cured them without asking for any payment, saying that the grace of God is freely received, and must be freely given (Matthew 10:8).

Such was the grace that he received from God that he could tell by the smell of someone’s body or clothing which passion was afflicting his soul. They came to Saint Hilarion desiring to save their souls under his guidance. With his blessing, monasteries began to spring up throughout Palestine. Going from one monastery to another, he instituted a strict ascetic manner of life.

About seven years before his death (+ 371-372) Saint Hilarion moved back to Cyprus, where the ascetic lived in a solitary place until the Lord summoned him to Himself.

Saint Hilarion is sometimes depicted holding a scroll which reads: "The tools of a monk are steadfastness, humility, and love according to God." In iconography, is depicted as an old man with a brown, rush-like beard divided into three points.

Source: Orthodox Church in America

New Hieromartyr Paulinus bisop of Mogilev. (1937)

Looking at the icon of Hieromartyr Paulinus of Mogilev, we may wonder about the story behind the image inspired by photographs and memories of spiritual children, as well as recollections of those who knew and loved him. St. Paulinus was simple and compassionate. He came out of the peasantry and became an archbishop. His cuff is kept as a great shrine in the Novospassky Monastery where he was once tonsured a monk.

St. Paulinus has returned many schismatics back to the true Church. He held an election of the Patriarch, and always courageously guarded Orthodoxy from sacrilege. His old mother followed her son everywhere. He loved everyone and was loved by adults and children. He fed birds and animals, contemplated the movements of nature, and lived in God's peace praying for his Fatherland and every soul in it.

The Childhood 

St Paulinus was born Peter on December 19, 1879 into the family of Kuzma Kroshechkin, a peasant in the Mokshany district of the Penza province. His father Kuzma died early, leaving the boy in the care of his mother Eudokia. The widow was a young peasant woman living a strict, pious life. She often took her child to church and taught him to pray. Little Petya was brought up in obedience, fear of God and charity. In their house, Eudokia fed beggars and gave shelter to wanderers, whose stories made a deep impression on the child.

Peter learned to read early and fell in love with books. Since childhood, he was friendly, kind and gentle with people. At the same time, he had inner strength. The parish priest, who knew many peasant children and heard their confessions, once told Eudokia that her son was special and that he was likely to face many trials in life. It is not easy for talented people in this world, especially if their talent is holiness.

Penza province

From infancy, Peter Kroshechkin was accustomed to prayer, had sincere faith and never doubted that the Lord heard him. At the age of eight, he once got lost in a snowy winter forest, prayed and was saved by hearing a bell ringing. The boy noticed that help always came through prayers. He felt especially comfortable at the Kazan Convent where he often walked seven miles from home. The nuns became used to Petya and gave him small tasks. He eagerly read books from the Convent library, listened to the stories of the nuns and dreamed of going to Old Athos to spend his life there in fasting and prayer, like the Athonite ascetics. It was in the Kazan Convent that the future Archbishop first felt the ardent desire for monastic service to God.

After successfully graduating from the parish school, Peter Kroshechkin entered the Moksha city school. He had to part with his mother and started renting an apartment. However, a severe illness forced Peter to quit school. For a long time, he remained seriously ill, while his mother looked after him and prayed that her son would survive. Eventually, his health improved. Eudokia thanked God and vowed to go on foot to Kiev, venerate the relics of saints, and visit the Sarov Hermitage, where the great Saint Seraphim once served. Soon Peter was able to join his mother on this pilgrimage.

They visited Kiev, and stopped at many monasteries on their way back. On May 2, right before the Feast of the Venerable Theodosius of the Kiev Caves, they reached the Sarov Hermitage. The tall bell tower, many festively dressed people, the singing of the choir, the golden-domed temples, the ringing of the bells, and the solemn service struck Peter. He did not want to leave that place, and again it became clear that his supreme goal in life was to become a monk.

Praying during the All-Night Vigil, Peter heard the answer to his thoughts. A voice spoke to him, saying, “Here you can save yourself." However, despite Peter's entreaties, Eudokia did not allow her son to stay in the Monastery. They returned home. With his soul and thoughts, Petya was in the Sarov Hermitage. He was not interested in peasant work and life, and he continued to beg his mother to bless him for monastic life. By that time, she had already understood her mistake and realised that the Lord had called Peter. Resigning to God's will, Evdokia let her son go to the...continue reading on St Elizabeth Convent website

LUKE 10:1-15

1 After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. 2 Then He said to them, "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves. 4 Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road. 5 But whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this house.' 6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you. 7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house. 8 Whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. 9 And heal the sick there, and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.' 10 But whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say, 11 'The very dust of your city which clings to us we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near you.' 12 But I say to you that it will be more tolerable in that Day for Sodom than for that city. 13 Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. 14 But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. 15 And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades.

COLOSSIAN 2:1-7

1 For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. 5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. 6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

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