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Martyr Christina of Tyre (ca. 300). 
Holy Martyrs and Passion-bearers Boris and Gleb of Russia, in holy baptism Romanus and David (1015).
St. Polycarp, archimandrite, of the Kiev Caves (1182). St. Pachomius, abbot, near Vologda (1479). St. Bogolep, child schemamonk, of Cherny Yar, near Astrakhan (1654). St. George (Konissky), archbishop of Mogilev (1795).
New Hiero-confessor John Kalinin, priest, of Olenevka (1951). 17 New Martyrs of Mgarsk Monastery (Poltava): Abbot Ambrose, hieromonks Arcadius, Ioannicius, Jonah, Joseph, Nicanor, Athanasius, Theophan, Serapion, Nicostratus, and Julian, and monks Ioannicius, Herman, Nazarius, Parthenius, Potapius, and Dorymedon (1919).
St. Declan, bishop of Ardmore (Ireland (5th c.). St. Bernulphus, bishop of Utrecht (Neth.) (1054). St. Hilarion of Tvali, Georgia (1041). New Martyr Theophilus of Zakynthos, at Chios (1635). New Martyr Athanasius of Nicaea, at Constantinople (1670). Serbian New Martyrs of Prebilovci (Herzegovina) (1941).
Repose of Blessed Monk Tikhon of Turukhan in Siberia (1682).
Thoughts for Each Day of the Year
According to the Daily Church Readings from the Word of God
By St. Theophan the Recluse
Thursday. [I Cor. 14:6-19; Matt. 20:17-28]
Christianity fully satisfies our striving for superiority—but how? Through a method totally opposed to the one used in the world. Do you want to be first? Be a servant to everyone; that is, be the last amongst them, and this is just as essential as it is to attune your life and your disposition according to the example of Christ the Lord. The Lord says, the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. The Lord ministers, even washes the feet of His disciples; there is no need, therefore, to be ashamed of ministering to someone. Minister however, and with whatever, you can; there are opportunities every step of the way: feed one who is hungry, clothe one who is naked, bring a stranger into your home, visit one who is sick and even tend to him, and do not refuse all other help to those who ask it. Serve not the body only, but also the soul: give understanding, advice, point out a good book, console, support. A word is also a powerful means to help; a soul goes out from it, and helps another by joining with him.
Articles
 Martyr Christina of TyreBy the age of 11 the girl was exceptionally beautiful, and many wanted to marry her. Christina’s father, however, envisioned that his daughter should become a pagan priestess. |
 Princes Boris and GlebBoris and Gleb were the younger and much beloved sons of Grand Prince Vladimir, the ruler of Kievan Rus, who in 988 brought his subjects to the waters of Holy Baptism. |
