Feast Day: October 4th
The Life of Saint John: Wrestling with this conflict, John turned to Prayer. As he knelt in Prayer, he heard a Divine Voice within him say the following: “Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.” (Matt. 10:37-38)…
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Prayers
Apolytikion – First Tone: The boast of Lampados and the pride of Cyprus who was shown forth as a Wonderworker, John our Righteous Father. By fasting you conquered the irrational thoughts of the flesh utterly, therefore you grant the Grace of healing from Heaven, O Godly-inspired one. Glory to Him Who gave you strength, Glory to Him Who Crowned you, Glory to Him Who works healing for all through you.
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