Saturday, November 11, 2017

"You received trials of pain surpassing nature, O Champion..."

St. Menas the Great Martyr and Wonderworker (source)
 
You received trials of pain surpassing nature, O Champion, for your divine eros was not held by nature,  and forgetting your own nature, you were stirred up to increase your trials, rejoicing as you proceeded towards further beatings.
-from the Matins Canon of St. Menas
 
(source)
 
Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us! Amen!

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