Feast Day: January 2nd
The Life of Saint Sylvester: Saint Sylvester became renowned as an expert on Holy Scripture and as a staunch defender of the Christian Faith… Saint Sylvester spoke for the Christians, and the Jews had one hundred and twenty learned rabbis led by Zambres, a magician and sorcerer. Quoting the sacred books of the Old Testament, Saint Sylvester convincingly demonstrated that all the Prophets foretold the Birth of Jesus Christ from the All-pure Virgin, and also His voluntary suffering and death for the redemption of the fallen race of mankind, and His Glorious Resurrection…
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A Prayer
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone: As a companion of the Holy Ascetics, thou O God-bearer, hast been worthily shown forth as a true Priest of Priests before Our King and God. Wherefore, thou rejoicest now with the Choirs of the Angels, filled with gladness and delight in the Heavens, O Father. Renowned Sylvester, famed shepherd of Rome, save them that honour with love thy Memorial.
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