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 6: Total So Far: $790

January 4, 2020

Saint Aquila the Deacon of the Kiev Caves

St. Aquila the Deacon of the Kiev Caves (Feast Day - January 4)

Only a short biography of the Venerable Aquila is known, based on an inscription transcribed in the 17th century from his grave plaque.

Saint Aquila the Deacon of the Kiev Caves lived in the 14th century, and became famous as a great faster, which he loved from childhood, never enjoying a delicious dish. He ate neither boiled nor fried food, and ate vegetables seldom and only in small quantities. Once a week he ate only a single prosphoron.


Those thirsting for deliverance from “the enslavement of the passions of the stomach,” and those wishing to learn temperance turn to Saint Aquila entreating his help (Third Ode of the Canon to the Monks venerated in the Far Caves).


For these feats and fasts, he enjoys eternal sweetness in Heaven with Christ. His sacred relics rest in the Far Caves. He is commemorated on January 4th after his patron, the Apostle Aquila, who is commemorated with the Seventy Apostles of the Lord.



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