Stratoula, a 26 year old woman from Halkida, was diagnosed with cancer in September 1996. Below is the story of her healing through St. Parthenios in her own words:
Now I always have him as my protector over my bed and I weekly climb to the monastery to pray and thank him. In my effort I was helped by two elderly nuns of the monastery whose advice and understanding boosted my soul, so I can pray with more power and be armed with patience and perseverance. I thank them."
We are assured by the Abbess Mariam of the Holy Monastery of Panagia Makrymalli in Psachna, where the holy skull of the Saint is kept, that Stratoula is quite well. Now she is married and has never forgotten her vow. Once a week, as a sign of respect, love and gratitude to the Saint, she goes to the monastery, kneels before the holy relic, and thanks him for the great gift he bestowed on her.
Countless are the miracles of St. Parthenios, especially to victims of cancer.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
O God of our Fathers, ever dealing with us according
to Thy gentleness: take not Thy mercy from us, but by
their entreaties guide our life in peace.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of
faith, an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence;
your humility exalted you; your poverty enriched you.
Hierarch Father Parthenius, entreat Christ our God that
our souls may be saved.
Kontakion in the Third Tone
Since thou hadst received God's grace to work
ineffable marvels, godly-wise Parthenius, thou sacred
worker of wonders, thou didst wholly cleanse the faithful
of all their passions, casting wicked spirits out, O
God-bearing Father; for this cause we sing thy praise as a
great initiate of the divine grace of God.
