Even still, Decius tried to appeal to the saint to raise incense to the gods by telling him how much he loved him. St. Mercurius daringly replied, “Being tortured for the name of Christ is a great honor for me. I have voluntarily taken off all of your perishable honors and dignities. As a Christian, all I want is to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. My master and king, I have told you that I will never take your advice. Save yourself the trouble and do not ask me again. I am ready not only to suffer, but also to die for His holy name. Therefore, whatever you want to do to me, do not hesitate.”
Category: martyrdom
A detailed account of the martyrdom of the child martyr – St Abanoub
On this day, Apip 24th (July 31st), we celebrate the martyrdom of Saint Abanoub, the child martyr. Saint Abanoub was only twelve years old when he was martyred by the Roman ruler. On July 31 our Church celebrates his death, as the day of his birth into eternal life.
Miracles of the 21 martyrs of Libya performed for their village and families
The miracles didn’t stop, even after the massacre. The little son of Samuel (the elder) fell to the street from the third floor, and his arm was broken in several places. When he regained consciousness, he claimed his father had caught him, and a few days later his x-rays showed not a single fracture. Samuel’s… Continue reading Miracles of the 21 martyrs of Libya performed for their village and families
“The one who thankfully accepts sickness is on the same level as the martyrs”
A young lady known to the convent of St George in Old Cairo relates: I met Mother Anastasia (1996) for the first time in March 1994, at El Salaam Hospital. At that time, I was experiencing a very difficult psychological crisis. It was just after I found out that I had cancer in the blood cells (leukaemia). I was still doing many blood tests without even telling my family.
The Art of Orthodoxy 