Dear Readers and Supporters: Last March I told you about an anonymous long time friend and supporter of this ministry who fell on hard times, and a generous portion of you volunteered to help her financially to prevent her eviction and car repossession. Unfortunately, once again she and her child are in a similar difficult position, though a little bit worse. I hate to see this happen to her and not try to help in any way. So if once again you can help out with a financial contribution, it would be greatly appreciated. You can contribute to her through the link below. My hope is that we can raise around $3000. Thank you.
Day 5: Total So Far: $730

March 26, 2018

Holy Martyrs Kodratos, Theodosios, Manuel and the Forty Martyrs With Them


Verses

To Kodratos.
I admire the bravery of Kodratos,
How the blessed one bravely subjected himself and was slaughtered.

To Theodosios.
Theodosios lived for God alone,
Giving up his life for Him by the sword.

To Manuel.
By the sword I shed forth a cup,
Manuel declared of his blood.

To the Forty.
Forty Martyrs by the sword,
Approached God, O the bravery!

These Saints were from somewhere in the East. When they would daily see Christians being put to death by the idolaters, they together agreed to boldly confess their faith in Christ, in order that they may inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. Of their own will they delivered themselves over to the ruler of that place, who at that time was examining and punishing many Christians. Standing before him, they confessed they were Christians. For this they were imprisoned, and after a few days they were taken out of prison, and they were suspended naked on wooden stakes, and their sides were torn into. Then they were dragged over caltrops, and finally beheaded, by which the blessed ones received the crown of martyrdom.


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