Our Holy Father Myron, Bishop of Crete (Commemorated 8 August)
Our Holy Father Myron, Bishop of Crete (Commemorated 8 August) In 250 AD, amidst the stench and darkness of idolatry, a sweet smelling aroma emerged on the island of Crete. It was St Myron, who was born into an agricultural family in the village of Rafkos (near Knossos). His parents were devout and he learnt from a young age to have faith in God. St Myron distinguished himself in charity and compassion and he used to say that wherever there are poor, greed had previously been there. He married early and cultivated both the land and all the virtues. Every [...]