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St. Timon the Apostle
On The Twenty-Sixth Day of the
Blessed Month of Babah, St. Timon the Apostle was martyred. He was one of the
70 Apostles, who were chosen and distinguished by the Lord. This saint had the
gifts and the ability to heal the sick and to cast out devils. He followed the
Lord until His Ascension into heaven and after that, he continued to minister
unto the disciples till the grace of the Holy Spirit came upon them all. The
Disciples elected him one of the Seven Deacons who were appointed to serve
tables. The Bible testified that they were full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom.
(Acts 6:2-6)
After he had remained in the
deaconate for a period of time, they laid the hands on him, a bishop of the
city of western Besra, in Greece. He preached the Lord Christ to them and
baptized many of the Greeks and the Jews. The Governor seized him, and
inflicted on him many torLures. He finally burned him and he received the crown
of martyrdom.
His prayers be with us and Glory be
to Our God, forever. Amen.
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