St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Christian Church
Publish Date: 2025-05-25
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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

 

This Sunday's Memorials

Christina Tzathas - 5 years

George Tzathas - 17 years

Harry Greanias - 21 years

 

St. Nicholas Ranch “Lunch and Learn” Fundraiser and Presentation - A Visit from the Executive Director

Stefan Metrakos, the Executive Director of St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center, will be joining us next Sunday, May 25th to discuss the ministry’s new strategic plan and program offerings.  This beautiful ministry has positively impacted the lives of thousands of Orthodox Christians since 1979.  Nestled in a beautiful valley in the Sierra Nevada foothills, just outside of Sequoia National Park, the Ranch is a central gathering place for our Metropolis.

Many of our faithful have spent summers at St. Nicholas Ranch and have developed lifelong friendships. Now, some of their children are building their own memories at the Ranch by attending summer camp. With anything else that has been around for almost 50 years, the Ranch needs our love and attention now more than ever.  Please join your fellow parishioners and Stefan Metrakos for lunch sponsored by Bill Navrides in honor of what would have been his 28th wedding anniversary and see how you can help the Ranch and make a difference in the lives of so many.

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

 

The Feast Day of the Ascension of the Lord - This Thursday, May 29th

The Orthros/Preparatory Service begins 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:

Thursday, May 29 - The Holy Ascension of the Lord

Sunday, June 8 - Holy Pentecost

Tuesday, June 24 - The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 

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

 

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

Please spread the word about the marathon and please use the following directions to get to church next Sunday, June 1st. Get to Highway 163, and drive Southbound on 163; then exit Park Blvd. 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.

 

Church Office Update

The church office will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27th. 

 

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, May 25:

Ta Spiridonakia: 12:30 to 1:00: Lower Education room 

Youth Choir: No Practice

Helios: No Practice. Next Sunday’s practice will be by extended 15 minutes

Pelagos: Festival Dance Practice 12:30 - 2:00: Upper Youth Room. Then, short practice and costume change for the afternoon performance for the Make-a-Wish event in Kensington at 4:00 pm.

 

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! 
 
This Tuesday, May 27th at 9 am: Kourambiethes & Melomakarona
 
Next Monday, June 2nd at 9 am: Baklava 
 
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.
 

General Festival Committee Meeting

This Thursday, May 29th, 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend in the church hall.

 

Greek Festival Volunteer News
 
Plans are underway for this year’s annual Greek Festival, and we need everyone’s help! You can sign up now to help set up, serve food, drinks, and sell tickets  - there are lots of ways to help all while being with friends, having fun and helping our St. Spyridon community!  To learn more please contact Hitomi Shue at 858-789-6495 or go online to sign up for as many shifts as you can at: www.sdgreekfestival.com/volunteer. Thank you and see you at the Festival on June 14th and 15th!
 
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.

 

Little Angels Playgroup

No playgroup tomorrow due to Memorial Day.

 

Kids’ Corner

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

 

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.

 

Sunday School
 
Sunday School will resume September 7th. Keep an eye out for fun family events over the summer! 
 
 
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.

                       

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
 
 
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

Eighth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:11-18

At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb, and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus has lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, "Rabboni," which means Teacher. Jesus said to her, "Do not touch Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God." Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord," and she told them that He had said these things to her.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 63.11,1.
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Verse: Oh God, hear my cry.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Blind Man
The Reading is from John 9:1-38

At that time, as Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be made manifest in him. We must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day; night comes, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." As he said this, he spat on the ground and made clay of the spittle and anointed the man's eyes with the clay, saying to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar, said, "Is not this the man who used to sit and beg?" Some said, "It is he"; others said, "No, but he is like him." He said, "I am the man." They said to him, "Then how were your eyes opened?" He answered, "The man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and said to me, 'Go to Siloam and wash'; so I went and washed and received my sight." They said to him, "Where is he?" He said, "I do not know."

They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it was a sabbath day when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes. The Pharisees again asked him how he had received his sight. And he said to them, "He put clay on my eyes and I washed, and I see." Some of the Pharisees said, "This man is not from God, for he does not keep the sabbath." But others said, "How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?" There was a division among them. So they again said to the blind man, "What do you say about him, since he has opened your eyes?" He said, "He is a prophet."

The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight, until they called the parents of the man who had received his sight, and asked them, "Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?" His parents answered, "We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but how he now sees we do not know, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age, he will speak for himself." His parents said this because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone should confess him to be Christ he was to be put out of the synagogue. Therefore his parents said, "He is of age, ask him."

So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and said to him, "Give God the praise; we know that this man is a sinner." He answered, "Whether he is a sinner, I do not know; one thing I know, that though I was blind, now I see." They said to him, "What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?" He answered them, "I have told you already and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you too want to become his disciples?" And they reviled him, saying, "You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from." The man answered, "Why, this is a marvel! You do not know where he comes from, and yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to him. Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a man born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing." They answered him, "You were born in utter sin, and would you teach us?" And they cast him out.

Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him he said, "Do you believe in the Son of man?" He answered, "And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?" Jesus said to him, "You have seen him, and it is he who speaks to you." He said, "Lord, I believe"; and he worshiped him.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

He who truly wishes to believe in God must be lifted above himself, his mind, and even the whole world. For this reason, the value of faith is considered higher than the value of man. It is even higher than the value of the whole world. Therefore, the reward of faith should be higher than all of man's possessions along with the glories of this world. The reward of faith is God.
Fr. Matthew the Poor
Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way, p. 74, 20th century

The work of God is, after all, the forming of man. He did this by an outward action, as Scripture says, 'And the Lord took clay from earth, and formed man.' Notice here too how the Lord spit on the earth, and made clay and smeared it on his eyes, showing how the ancient creation was made. He was making clear to those who can understand, that this was the [same] hand of God through which man was formed from clay.
St. Irenaeus
Against Heresies. 5.15.2. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: John 1-10. Intervarsity Press, 2006, p. 324.

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Archdiocese News

International Orthodox Christian Charities: May Volunteer Updates

05/22/2025

IOCC is continuing Hurricanes Helene and Milton response efforts in Florida and Tennessee. Rebuilding is in full swing! This year, IOCC has hosted more than ten volunteer teams, as well as an AmeriCorps NCCC team, who have helped repair over 35 homes. Volunteers have learned how to lay flooring, cut and install drywall, mud and tape walls, and install doors and trim. Each task a volunteer completes brings homeowners one step closer to restoring their homes to pre-storm condition.


Dean of Holy Cross Seminary Elevated to Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne

05/22/2025

Commencement Day 2025 at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology began as it does every year with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. Before it ended, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America elevated Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, Dean of Holy Cross and the Archbishop Demetrios Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Origins, to Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne – and honor held by a small group of clergymen in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.


Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Leads Hands-On Environmental Initiative

05/21/2025

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has come to be affectionately known as “the Green Patriarch” for his pioneering and prophetic voice calling both Christians and non-Christians to care of the environment.


Upcoming: A Musical Journey into Asia Minor

05/20/2025

Join the Romanos O Melodist Society for a Musical Journey into Asia Minor, featuring Archon Hymnodist of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Georgios Chatzichronoglou, Ara Dinkjian & the Secret Trio, and Demetrios Kehagias.


HCHC Mourns the Passing of Dr. Thomas Lelon: Only Lay Leader in School History Served for More Than 50 Years

05/20/2025

Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology mourns the passing of Dr. Thomas C. Lelon, who fell asleep in the Lord on May 19.


WCC from Athens: There is a need for unity – We must confront fundamentalism

05/20/2025

The second day of the Conference, organized by the Church of Greece and the World Council of Churches in Athens, continued with a discussion on the urgent need for unity in a world largely marked by division.


Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Leo XIV Meet in Rome, Plan Nicaea Meeting in November

05/19/2025

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew flew to Rome to attend the inauguration ceremony of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. In an unforgettable moment, he prayed together with the new pontiff as Leo XIV embarks upon his journey as the spiritual leader of the world’s Roman Catholics.


Road to Nicaea: Archbishop Elpidophoros Departs for Constantinople Pilgrimage

05/19/2025

Today, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America is departing from New York City for Istanbul, Türkiye, where he will lead a historic pilgrimage commemorating the 1700th Anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council which convened in Nicaea.


HCHC Awards Honorary Doctorate to Father Alex Karloutsos

05/19/2025

Maria joins me and the entire Archon Family in congratulating Father Alex, our beloved Spiritual Advisor, for receiving a much-deserved Honorary Doctorate degree from his alma mater Hellenic College / Holy Cross School of Theology at the 83rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025.


HCHC Holds 83rd Commencement Ceremony: Degrees Conferred Upon Undergraduate, Graduate Students

05/18/2025

Hellenic College Holy Cross hosted its 83rd commencement ceremony at the Maliotis Cultural Center on May 17, 2025 where it awarded degrees to undergraduate and graduate students alike.


Archbishop Elpidophoros HC/HC Paterexhortatory Graduation Address, May 17, 2025, Hellenic College Holy Cross in Brookline, Massachusetts 

05/17/2025

What a marvelous day this is for you and your families! The entire Hellenic College and Holy Cross Community is gathered to offer its congratulations and blessings to you, the Graduates, for the achievements you have attained. 


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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion of Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal First Mode

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling death by death, and bestowing life on those in the graves.

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Mode

Let us, the faithful, give praise and worship to the Word, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit and born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of his own will he mounted the cross in the flesh, suffered death, and raised the dead by his glorious resurrecti

Apolytikion for 3rd Discovery of the Head of the Forerunner in the Fourth Mode

Christ God hath revealed to us thy truly ven'rable head as a divine treasure that had been concealed in the earth, O Prophet and Forerunner. Wherefore, as we gather on the feast of its finding, with our hymns inspired of God, we praise Christ the Saviour, Who by thy mighty prayers saveth us from every kind of harm.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
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Saints and Feasts

May 25

Sunday of the Blind Man

The Lord Jesus was coming from the Temple on the Sabbath, when, while walking in the way, He saw the blind man mentioned in today's Gospel. This man had been born thus from his mother's womb, that is, he had been born without eyes (see Saint John Chrysostom, Homily LVI on Matthew; Saint Irenaeus, Against Heresies, Book V:15; and the second Exorcism of Saint Basil the Great). When the disciples saw this, they asked their Teacher, "Who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?" They asked this because when the Lord had healed the paralytic at the Sheep's Pool, He had told him, "Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee" (John 5:14); so they wondered, if sickness was caused by sin, what sin could have been the cause of his being born without eyes. But the Lord answered that this was for the glory of God. Then the God-man spat on the ground and made clay with the spittle. He anointed the eyes of the blind man and said to him, "Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam." Siloam (which means "sent") was a well-known spring in Jerusalem used by the inhabitants for its waters, which flowed to the eastern side of the city and collected in a large pool called "the Pool of Siloam."

Therefore, the Saviour sent the blind man to this pool that he might wash his eyes, which had been anointed with the clay-not that the pool's water had such power, but that the faith and obedience of the one sent might be made manifest, and that the miracle might become more remarkable and known to all, and leave no room for doubt. Thus, the blind man believed in Jesus' words, obeyed His command, went and washed himself, and returned, no longer blind, but having eyes and seeing. This was the greatest miracle that our Lord had yet worked; as the man healed of his blindness himself testified, "Since time began, never was it heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind," although the Lord had already healed the blind eyes of many. Because he now had eyes, some even doubted that he was the same person (John 9:8-9); and it was still lively in their remembrance when Christ came to the tomb of Lazarus, for they said, "Could not this man, who opened the eyes of the blind man, have caused that even this man should not have died?" Saint John Chrysostom gives a thorough and brilliant exposition of our Lord's meeting with the woman of Samaria, the healing of the paralytic, and the miracle of the blind man in his commentaries on the Gospel of Saint John.


May 26

Carpos and Alphaeus, Apostles of the 70

This holy Apostle was numbered with the Seventy, and ministered unto the holy Apostle Paul, journeying with him and conveying his epistles unto those to whom they were written. He became Bishop of Beroea in Thrace, where he endured great tribulations while bringing many of the heathen to holy Baptism, and also suffered martyrdom there. Saint Paul mentions him in II Timothy 4:13.


May 27

Hieromartyr Helladius

Concerning Saint Helladius, little is known except that he was a bishop who refused to sacrifice to idols, and that during his martyrdom our Lord Jesus Christ appeared to him and healed him of his wounds, after which he was cast into fire and was preserved unharmed, suffered further torments, and finally was beaten to death with the blows of fists.


May 28

Hieromartyr Eutychius, Bishop of Melitene

All information concerning this Martyr has been lost, except that he presented himself before the tyrants, mocked the idols, suffered many unspeakable torments, and was finally drowned in the sea.


May 29

Theodosia the Virgin-martyr of Tyre

The holy Virgin Martyr Theodosia was born in Tyre of Phoenicia. At the age of eighteen she was seized in Caesarea of Palestine during a persecution and was brought before Urban the ruler. Because she refused to offer sacrifice to the idols, her sides and breasts were mercilessly scraped even to the inward parts and bones. She endured this in silence with astonishing courage. When Urban again asked her to sacrifice, she mocked him, and after being tormented even more horribly than before, she was cast into the sea in the year 308.


May 30

Isaakios, Founder of the Monastery of Dalmatos

The righteous Isaacius was from Syria and came to Constantinople in 374, excelled in the monastic life, and departed to the Lord in 396. According to tradition, his monastery was built by Dalmatus the Patrician, a nephew of Saint Constantine the Great. But many say that the monastery was founded by Saint Isaacius, and afterwards took the name of the Abbot Dalmatus who succeeded Saint Isaacius (see Aug. 3 for an account of the life of Saints Isaacius and Dalmatus). Yet others maintain that it received its name from both of these, and that is why its name in Greek is in the plural. According to Zonaras, the Iconoclast Emperor Constantine Copronymus later turned this monastery into a barracks: "And as for the Monastery called Palmatus, which is ancient and the oldest of all those in Constantinople, after he had expelled the monks, [the Emperor] made it a barracks for soldiers" (Chronicle, XV, 8). The Third Ecumenical Council raised its abbot to the rank of archimandrite and exarch of the prominent monasteries of the imperial city. The famous Cathedral of Saint Isaac in Saint Petersburg is dedicated to this Saint.


May 31

Hermias the Martyr at Comana

According to some, this Martyr strove in contest during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, also called Antoninus (161-180); according to others, it was in the reign of Antoninus Pius (138-161). Already an old man, the Saint was brought before Sebastian, Proconsul in Comana of Cappadocia, and because he would not renounce his confession of Christ, his tormentors showing no reverence to his grey hairs, broke his jaw, tore the flesh from his face, pierced his eyes with a sharp instrument, subjected him to many other torments, and finally, after three days of such torture, beheaded him.


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