St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Christian Church
Publish Date: 2025-06-01
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St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Christian Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (619) 297-4165
  • Fax:
  • (619) 297-4181
  • Street Address:

  • 3655 Park Boulevard

  • San Diego, CA 92103


Contact Information






Services Schedule

Sunday Services

Orthros/Matins: 9:00am

Divine Liturgy: 10:00am


Past Bulletins


St. Spyridon Parish News, Events, Activities and Announcements

Divine Services for Saturday, June 7th - Saturday of Souls

Orthros/Matins (preparatory prayers) will begin at 9:00 am with the Divine Liturgy to follow. 

 

Philoptochos Decorated Icons

Commemorate a Feast Day by offering a decorated icon to be displayed in the Narthex for veneration. The suggested donation is $85 to: Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society. Call the church office at 619-297-4165 to reserve your decorated icon.

Icons available for decoration:

Sunday, June 8 - Holy Pentecost

Sunday, June 29 - Saints Peter and Paul, the Apostles

Thursday, July 17 - Saint Marina

Sunday, July 20 - Elias the Prophet

Friday, July 25 - The Dormition of Saint Anna

Saturday, July 26 - Saint Paraskevi

Sunday, July 27 - Saint Panteleimon

 

Rock-n-Roll Marathon Directions to the Church for This Sunday, June 1st

Please spread the word about the marathon and please use the following directions to get to church this Sunday, June 1st. Get to Highway 163, and drive Southbound on 163; then exit Park Blvd/5 South and turn left onto Park. Continue north on Park Blvd. toward St. Spyridon. It’s that easy! More information is available on the website https://www.runrocknroll.com/san-diego-road-closure.

See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.

 

GOYA End of the Year Party

This Sunday, June 1st at 4pm - 7:30pm. $10 includes dinner, movie, and gelato! Mission Valley Mall, meet outside Outback Steakhouse. 

See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.

 

Greek Festival Volunteers are Needed
 
Our annual Greek Festival is almost here and we need everyone’s help! Now is the time to volunteer to help set up, serve food, drinks, sell tickets  - there’s lots of ways to help your St. Spyridon community all while being with friends and having fun!  To learn more please contact Stella Weil at 858-442-2830 or Hitomi Shue at 858-789-6495.
 
To sign up for as many shifts as you can, go to:   
 
Thank you and see you at the Festival  June 14th and 15th!
 
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.
 
 
Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center

Thank you, to all the faithful who came to the Lunch and Learn Fundraiser last Sunday. We heard a wonderful presentation on the past, present, and future plans of Saint Nicholas Ranch from Stefan Metrakos, the new Metropolis Executive Director. With your generous support, we raised over $3,200 with a goal of $5,000.  We will be collecting donations through Pentecost (June 8th) for this wonderful ministry. If you haven’t had a chance to make a contribution yet, please go to https://givebutter.com/ranchstspyridon or mail a check payable to Saint Nicholas Ranch and send it to the St. Spyridon Church Office, attention Bill Navrides. Many Churches in our Metropolis are in the process of having fundraisers for Saint Nicholas Ranch and ours last Sunday was the first.

 

2025 Growing Orthodoxy Evangelism Conference

“Pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

Join us for the 2025 Growing Orthodoxy Evangelism Conference, a three-day gathering dedicated to equipping Orthodox Christians with practical tools for sharing the faith. Held June 9–11, 2025, at St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine, CA, this conference will feature inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and meaningful discussions on evangelism. If you are someone passionate about spreading the Gospel or want to learn about evangelism in an Orthodox context, this event will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to bring back to your community. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with others who share your passion for sharing Christ and strengthening the Church.

Register now https://groworthodoxy.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/2765663

See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.

 

Greek Dance and Choral School

Practices are focusing on festival performances, but all dancers are still welcome and encouraged to attend! End of year party scheduled for Sunday, June 8th.

Sunday, June 1:

Ta Spiridonakia: 12:30 to 1:00: Lower Education Room; Costume selection and try-on at end of class (in Dance closet upstairs)

Youth Choir: No Practice

Helios:  12:30 - 1:30pm (new time): Upper Youth Room

Pelagos: Festival Dance Practice 1:15 - 2:30: Upper Youth Room

 

2025 Festival Cooking & Baking Schedule 

Please mark your calendars and plan to volunteer and help us prepare the delicious food and pastries to be served at our Greek Festival. We appreciate your help!
 
This Monday, June 2nd at 9 am: Baklava 
Thursday, June 12th: Pastries Packaging
 
Contact Chairs for more information: Vicky Mellos 858-229-1254, Jenny Capetanakis 619-395-3315, Niki Dougenis 858-518-8096.
 
See the attached schedule in the Inserts & Flyers section below.
 
 
Vacation Church School: July 14th - 18th, 9am - 12pm (aftercare until 4:30pm available)

Early Bird Registration has been extended to June 10th! This year’s theme is Super Saints - Heroes of Our Faith! Children in Preschool - 5th grade will explore the path to holiness through real heroes of Orthodoxy in a fun, engaging way! 6th - 12th grades can volunteer as Youth Leaders! VCS will include crafts, snacks, games, lessons, and songs!

Registration for the entire week of Vacation Church School is only $40 before June 10th. After June 10th, prices go up to $45. Additional children are $20. Youth Leaders are free! Children of Volunteers are free!

Register now to get the Early Bird Pricing! Aftercare options are available for only $10 extra per day. https://sites.google.com/stspyridon.org/stspyridonyouthministries

See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.

 

Young at Heart Seniors Summer Outing

In lieu of our summer hiatus, YAH Seniors have scheduled their first summer outing for Saturday, June 28th, at 1pm, to watch the 1960’s musical “Bye Bye Birdie.” This musical comedy will be performed by 8 to 18 year olds at the Joan B. Croc Theater in La Mesa. Tickets are $10. Please contact Libby Diamond (619-347-8352) by June 15th for tickets and if transportation is needed.

 

Upcoming Memorials for June

June 22: Grace Vedouras - 17 years

June 22: Bill Vedouras - 14 years

June 29: Stephanie Navrides - 5 years

 

Fellowship and Coffee Hour

Please consider sponsoring a Sunday Fellowship Hour with your friends and family by providing simple refreshments (donuts or bagels, fruit, and juice).  This is a beautiful way to honor family members or celebrate special occasions. See details below in the attached flyer and QR Code to sign up or contact Sofia Samouris at 619-518-4537 or [email protected].
 
With appreciation, 
 
Anthousa Chapter of Philoptochos
 
Available Sundays:
June 1 
June 22
 
July 6
July 13
July 27
 
August 3
August 10
August 17
August 24
 

Youth Room

The Youth Room upgrade is in its last phases! There will be limited use of the room. If you need to access the room, please contact Julie Dennis, [email protected]

 

Little Angels Playgroup

9:45 - 11:00am playgroup on Monday.

 

Kids’ Corner

Will remain open throughout the summer, except on June 8th and June 15th for the Greek Festival. 

 
 
The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece Exhibit
 
Encounter the latest discoveries from Messenia, an epicenter of Mycenaean civilization in Late Bronze Age Greece, displayed for the first time outside Europe. Archaeology and cutting-edge science reveal the world of the Griffin Warrior, whose grave held offerings of incomparable artistry. Princely burials in monumental tombs reflect a society that came to be ruled by the Palace of Nestor in ancient Pylos. Carved sealstones, goldwork, elaborate weapons, and wall paintings accompany inscribed tablets that document the final year of a powerful kingdom.
 
Getty Villa Museum 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (Villa Museum Galleries) from June 27, 2025 - January 12, 2026. Free Admission.
 
 
Church Parking Lot

We kindly ask that you please follow these parking guidelines when using the church lot:

  • To ensure Emergency Vehicle access, please do not park in the exit driveway onto Indiana Street.
  • Double-parking must be avoided so as not to inconvenience other parishioners.
  • Please ensure that no exits are blocked and that no vehicles are blocked in.
  • Please park only in marked spaces to help us maintain a smooth flow of traffic when entering and exiting the lot.

Thank you for your consideration and for helping to keep our parking area safe and accessible for all parishioners.

 

 
Agape Meals
 
Our Philoptochos Agape Meal program provides meals to our St. Spyridon community members who may need help with a meal(s) during a time of need. If you are interested in preparing a home-cooked meal for our parishioners, please reach out to Marian Dougenis at [email protected] or mobile 619-520-3660. Thank you.
 
 

Saint Nicholas Summer Camp Staff Applications

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of youth while gaining valuable leadership and teamwork experience? Apply to be part of the Summer Camp Staff team at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center. We’re hiring for a variety of roles, including: Cabin Counselors, Program Staff, Photographers, Lifeguards, and Medical Staff. Visit www.gosfyouth.org for the application and details.

 

Your Legacy and Your Church  

...to whom much is given; from them much more is required (Luke 12:48).  

Please remember to include your Saint Spyridon parish in your estate plan and bequest. 

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Inserts and Flyers

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Tenth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:1-14

At that time, Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and He revealed Himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas, called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach, yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off. When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask Him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after He was raised from the dead. .


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 20:16-18, 28-36.

IN THOSE DAYS, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesos, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost. And from Miletos he sent to Ephesos and called to him the elders of the church. And when they came to him, he said to them: "Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears. And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel. You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, 'it is more blessed to give than to receive.' " And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down and prayed with them all.


Gospel Reading

Fathers of the 1st Council
The Reading is from John 17:1-13

At that time, Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work which you gave me to do; and now, Father, you glorify me in your own presence with the glory which I had with you before the world was made.

"I have manifested your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world; yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you; for I have given them the words which you gave me, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you did send me. I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are mine; all mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves."


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Wisdom of the Fathers

For there is One God, and One Mediator between God and Man, the Man Christ Jesus. For He still pleads even now as Man for my salvation; ...
St. Gregory the Theologian
4th Theological Oration, 4th Century

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Archdiocese News

Archbishop Elpidophoros Message on Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai

05/29/2025

It is with profound concern and deep sorrow that I address the grave situation facing the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine at the God-trodden Mount Sinai, following the recent judicial decision by Egyptian authorities that threatens to seize the monastery’s property and disrupt its sacred mission.
 


Patriarchal and Synodal Encyclical Issued on the Occasion of the 1700th Anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea

05/29/2025

We offer a hymn of thanks to the almighty, all-seeing, and benevolent God in Trinity, who vouchsafed that His people reach the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea, which bore spiritual witness to the authentic faith in divine Word born without beginning and truly consubstantial with the Father, “who for us and for our salvation descended, was incarnate and became human, suffered and arose on the third day, and ascended to the heavens, who will come again to judge the living and the dead.”


Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Presides Over Divine Liturgy at Phanar

05/28/2025

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, with the blessing of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America had the profound honor of presiding over the Divine Liturgy at the historic and Venerable Patriarchal Cathedral of Saint George in the Phanar.


Holy Cross School of Theology Announces Two Timely and Impactful Online Courses for Fall 2025 through the Huffington Ecumenical Institute

05/27/2025

The Huffington Ecumenical Institute (HEI) at Hellenic College Holy Cross is pleased to announce two compelling and engaging online courses for Fall 2025. 


11th International Summer University Participants Visit Harvard University

05/27/2025

At the conclusion of Day 3 of the 11th International Summer University at the Maliotis Cultural Center, participants experienced a truly memorable cultural event: a guided tour of the historic Harvard University campus!


Maliotis Cultural Center Honors Journalists at 11th International Summer University

05/27/2025

With hearts full of excitement and minds ready to explore, on May 25, 2025 the Maliotis Cultural Center joyfully welcomed the first official day of the 11th International Summer University: Greek Language, Culture, and Media at the Maliotis Cultural Center of Hellenic College–Holy Cross!


Are AIs the New Intermediary Beings? A Report from the AI and Theology Working Group

05/27/2025

At the most recent meeting of the AI and Theology working group, I shared a presentation exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), Orthodox theology, and the legacy of intermediary beings—angels, demons, and more ambiguous entities—in early Christian and monastic thought.


Pilgrims Visit Nicaea, Sacred Site of the First Ecumenical Council

05/24/2025

Within the context of the moving and historic pilgrimage “On the Road to Nicaea”, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America led a group of 40 faithful from throughout the Archdiocese and 20 senior seminarians from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology to the ancient city of Nicaea, modern day İznik, the sacred site of the First Ecumenical Council.


Ecumenical Patriarch Receives Archbishop Elpidophoros, Graduating HCHC Seminarians

05/23/2025

On Wednesday, May 21st, the feast of Sts. Constantine and Helen, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America in an audience with the Holy Cross senior students on the St. Helen’s Pilgrimage led by V. Rev. Archimandrite Bartholomew Mercado, a member of the Holy Cross faculty.


Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches Convene for Reflection and Reassessment

05/23/2025

The Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Hellenic College Holy Cross is proud to announce an upcoming conference focused on relations and dialogue between the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches. Titled “Eastern-Oriental Churches Relations: Reassessing the Dialogue and Moving Toward Communion,” the event will gather hierarchs, theologians, educators, and students for an in-depth exploration of decades of official dialogue between the two churches.  


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

The angelic powers appeared at your tomb, and those guarding it became as dead. Mary stood at your grave seeking your pure body. But you stripped the power of Hades, yet were not touched by corruption. You met the virgin and granted her life. O Lord, who

Apolytikion for Holy Ascension in the Fourth Mode

O Christ our God, You ascended in Glory and gladdened Your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit. Your blessing assured them that You are the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world.

Apolytikion for Fathers of the 1st Council in the Plagal Fourth Mode

You are greatly glorified, O Christ our God, who established our Fathers as luminaries upon the earth, and through them led us all to the true Faith. O Most compassionate, glory to You.

Apolytikion for the Church in the First Mode

The Hymn of Saint Spyridon

At the first of the Synods, you appeared as a champion, * and Wonderworker, our God-bearing Father Spyridon. *  Wherefore, you addressed the dead one in the grave, * and a serpent you changed to gold. *  And while chanting * in service your sacred prayers, * you joined the angels concelebrating, most holy one.*  Glory to Christ who glorified you, * glory to Him who crowned you, * glory to the One who works through You, * healings for everyone.

                                                                                  

Τής Συνόδου τής πρώτης ανεδείχθης υπέρμαχος, * καί Θαυματουργός Θεοφόρε Σπυρίδων πατήρ ημών. *  διό νεκρά σύ έν τάφω προσφωνείς, * καί όφιν είς χρυσούν μετέβαλες. * καί έν τώ μέλπειν τάς αγίας σου ευχάς, *  Αγγέλους έσχες συλλειτουργούντας σοι Ιερώτατε, * Δόξα τώ σέ δοξάσαντι Χριστώ * δόξα τώ σέ στεφανώσαντι. * δόξα τώ ενεργόυντι, διά σου πάσιν ιάματα.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Second Mode

O Christ our God, upon fulfilling Your dispensation for our sake, You ascended in Glory, uniting the earthly with the heavenly. You were never separate but remained inseparable, and cried out to those who love You, "I am with you and no one is against you."
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Saints and Feasts

June 01

Fathers of the 1st Council

The heresiarch Arius was a Libyan by race and a protopresbyter of the Church of Alexandria. In 315, he began to blaspheme against the Son and Word of God, saying that He is not true God, consubstantial with the Father, but is rather a work and creation, alien to the essence and glory of the Father, and that there was a time when He was not. This frightful blasphemy shook the faithful of Alexandria. Alexander, his Archbishop, after trying in vain to correct him through admonitions, cut him off from communion and finally in a local council deposed him in the year 321. Yet neither did the blasphemer wish to be corrected, nor did he cease sowing the deadly tares of his heretical teachings; but writing to the bishops of other cities, Arius and his followers requested that his doctrine be examined, and if it were unsound, that the correct teaching be declared to him. By this means, his heresy became universally known and won many supporters, so that the whole Church was soon in an uproar.

Therefore, moved by divine zeal, the first Christian Sovereign, Saint Constantine the Great, the equal to the Apostles, summoned the renowned First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea, a city of Bithynia. It was there that the shepherds and teachers of the Church of Christ gathered from all regions in the year 325. All of them, with one mouth and one voice, declared that the Son and Word of God is one in essence with the Father, true God of true God, and they composed the holy Symbol of Faith up to the seventh article (since the remainder, beginning with "And in the Holy Spirit," was completed by the Second Ecumenical Council). Thus they anathematized the impious Arius of evil belief and those of like mind with him, and cut them off as rotten members from the whole body of the faithful.

Therefore, recognizing the divine Fathers as heralds of the Faith after the divine Apostles, the Church of Christ has appointed this present Sunday for their annual commemoration, in thanksgiving and unto the glory of God, unto their praise and honour, and unto the strengthening of the true Faith.


June 02

Nikephoros the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople

Saint Nicephorus was born in Constantinople about the year 758, of pious parents; his father Theodore endured exile and tribulation for the holy icons during the reign of Constantine Copronymus (741-775). Nicephorus served in the imperial palace as a secretary. Later, he took up the monastic life, and struggled in asceticism not far from the imperial city; he also founded monasteries on the eastern shore of the Bosphorus, among them one dedicated to the Great Martyr Theodore.

After the repose of the holy Patriarch Tarasius, he was ordained Patriarch, on April 12, 806, and in this high office led the Orthodox resistance to the Iconoclasts' war on piety, which was stirred up by Leo the Armenian. Because Nicephorus championed the veneration of the icons, Leo drove Nicephorus from his throne on March 13, 815, exiling him from one place to another, and lastly to the Monastery of Saint Theodore which Nicephorus himself had founded. It was here that, after glorifying God for nine years as Patriarch, and then for thirteen years as an exile, tormented and afflicted, he gave up his blameless soul in 828 at about the age of seventy. See also March 8.


June 03

Lucillian of Byzantium, 4 martyred Youths and Paula the Virgin

Formerly a priest of the idols near Nicomedia, the Saint came to the Christian Faith in his old age; this was during the reign of Aurelian (270-275). Lucillian was brought before Silvan the Count; when he refused to return to the service of the idols, his jaw was broken, he was beaten with rods, and hanged upside down, then imprisoned with four Christian children, Claudius, Hypatius, Paul, and Dionysius. All of them were brought out again before Silvan, and remaining constant in their faith, were cast into a raging furnace. Preserved unharmed, they were sent to Byzantium, where the children were beheaded, and Lucillian was crucified. The virgin Paula, a Christian, buried their holy relics. For this, she was taken before the Count, and refusing to sacrifice to the idols, was stripped naked and mercilessly thrashed; after other torments, she was beheaded, in 270. There was a church in their honor in Constantinople.


June 04

Our Father Metrophanes, Archbishop of Constantinople

Saint Metrophanes was born of pagan parents, but believed in Christ at a young age, and came to Byzantium. He lived at the end of the persecution of the Roman Emperors, and became the Bishop of Byzantium from about 315 to 325, during which time Saint Constantine the Great made it the capital of the Roman Empire, calling it New Rome. Saint Metrophanes sent his delegate, the priest Alexander, to the First Ecumenical Council in 325, since he could not attend because of old age. He reposed the same year and was buried by Saint James of Nisibis (celebrated Jan. 13), one of the Fathers present at the First Ecumenical Council. The Canons to the Trinity of the Octoechos are not the work of this Metrophanes but another, who was Bishop of Smyrna about the middle of the ninth century, during the life of Saint Photius the Great.


June 05

Dorotheos the Holy Martyr, Bishop of Tyre

Saint Dorotheus became Bishop of Tyre in Phoenicia about the end of the third century. During the persecution of Diocletian and Maximian, about the year 303, he fled to Odyssopolis in Thrace to preserve his life, and after the death of the tyrants he returned to Tyre. He lived until the reign of Julian the Apostate (361-363), from whose persecution he again fled to Odyssopolis (or, according to Theophylact of Bulgaria, Edessa), but was found by Julian's men and slain in great torments, at the age of 107, in 361. He was very learned, and has left behind writings in both Latin and Greek relating the lives of the holy Prophets, Apostles, and other Saints.


June 06

Hilarios the New of Dalmation Monastery

Saint Hilarion, the fervent zealot for the veneration of the holy icons, was born in 775 and had Cappadocia as his homeland. About 806-811 he became Abbot of the Monastery of Dalmatus (see May 30), but was exiled by the Emperor Leo the Armenian, and later again by Theophilus; he was set free by the pious Empress Theodora, and again became Abbot of the Monastery of Dalmatus from 843 to 845, until the time of his repose.


June 07

Theodotos, Bishop of Ankyra

This Martyr contested in Ancyra during the reign of Diocletian (284-305), when Theotecnus was Proconsul. After the martyrdom of the virgin Tecusa and her seven companions (the virgins Alexandria, Claudia, Phaeina, Euphrasia, Matrona, Julia, and Theodota; they are celebrated on May 18), Saint Theodotus recovered their holy relics and buried them. For this, he was seized by Theotecnus, tormented, and beheaded.


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