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Saints Justine and Cyprian October 2 Today we celebrate the Hieromartyr Cyprian and the Virginmartyr Justina. For many years, Cyprian studied the dark arts of magic, becoming one of the most renowned sorcerers in all of Nicomedia. Having come face to face with the devil himself, Cyprian entrusted his soul to the evil one in exchange for supernatural powers. One day, a man fell in love with the pious Justina and sought her hand in marriage. Wishing to remain a virgin, Justina refused and this enraged the young man. He went to Cyprian for help, who offered him his [...]

Saint John the Koukouzelis of Albania October 1 Listen to the Saint's life in English: Related links: Saint John Koukouzelis as a Model for our Lives (Mystagogy)

Saint Romanos the Melodist October 1 Listen to the Saint's life in English: Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: Romanos the Melodist (Orthodox Wiki) Romanos the Melodist (GOARCH) Saint Romanos the Melodist as a Model for our Lives (Mystagogy) Elder Porphyrios on St Romanos the Melodist (Mystagogy) On the Mission of the Apostles (Hymns by St. Romanos the Melodist) (Mystagogy)

Saint Kallistratos the Martyr and his Companions September 27 Listen to the Saint's life in English: Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: Life of St Kallistratos (Goarch ) Life of St Kallistratos (Mystagogy)

Saint Euphrosyne September 25 When the Venerable Euphrosyne of Alexandria came of age, her father (the future Saint Paphnutius) wanted her to marry, but she wholeheartedly desired to become a monastic. Secretly fleeing her father's house, she went to a male monastery dressed as a eunuch called Smaragdus. She chose a male monastery, feeling that her father would find her if she was hidden in a female one. Her father eventually came to this monastery, distraught and asking for consolation for his lost daughter. The abbot recommended he talk to the eunuch Smaragdus (not knowing that this was his [...]