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St. Theodore the Sanctified, disciple of St. Pachomius the Great (368). 
Uncovering of the relics of St. Ephraim, founder of Perekom Monastery (Novgorod) (1545).
Hieromartyr Alexander, bishop of Jerusalem (ca. 213-250). Blessed child Musa of Rome (5th c.). Martyrs Vitus (Guy), Modestus, and Crescentia, at Lucania (ca. 303). 44 Monk-martyrs of the monastery of St. Sabbas the Sanctified (614). St. George II, bishop of Mytilene (9th c.). Sts. Cassian (1537) and Lawrence (1548), abbots, of Komel Monastery (Vologda). St. Matthew the Wonderworker, hieromonk, of Yaransk (1927). New Martyr Vukasin of Klepats in Hercegovina (1943).
Hieromartyrs Abdiesus, bishop of Beth-Kashar, and Abdas, bishop of Kashkar, with them 16 priests, 9 deacons, 6 monks, and 7 virgins, in Persia (ca. 418). St. Bardas, founder of the monastery of the Forerunner in Petra, Constantinople (5th c.-6th c.). St. Brendan the Voyager, abbot of Clonfert (577). Martyr Peter of Blachernae (ca. 761). St. Thomas I, patriarch of Jerusalem (820). St. Nicholas I Mysticus, patriarch of Constantinople (930). New Hieromartyr Theodore, bishop of Vrsac at Banat, Serbia (1594). New Martyr Nicholas of Metsovo, at Trikala (1617). Martyrs Symeon, Isaac, and Bachthisoes, of Persia (339). Synaxis of the Saints of Carpatho-Russia.
Thoughts for Each Day of the Year
According to the Daily Church Readings from the Word of God
By St. Theophan the Recluse
Monday. [Acts 21:8–14; John 14:27–15:7]
The Lord Jesus Christ is the vine, a grape tree; Christians are branches and shoots. We cleave to Him through faith and bear fruit through a life according to faith. The Heavenly Father is the husbandman who watches over this tree. Any branch which does not bring forth fruit—that is, whoever believes and does not live according to faith—the Lord cuts off. But He cleanses those which bring forth fruit—that is, those who not only believe, but are also zealous to live according to faith. These the Lord helps in every way to become rich in good deeds, which are the fruits of faith. Let each person arrange his life according to this law of God’s action upon us, firmly remembering that without the Lord one can do nothing. Run to Him with every need. May His most holy and sweetest name be ever impressed upon your mind, heart, and tongue.
Articles
 Venerable Theodore the Sanctified, Disciple of the Venerable Pachomius the GreatSaint Theodore was called “Sanctified” because he was the first in his monastery ordained to the priesthood. |
 Venerable Ephraim the Abbot of Perekop the Wonderworker of NovgorodSaint Ephraim of Perekop, Novgorod, was born on September 20, 1412 in the city of Kashin. In Holy Baptism he was named Eustathius. |
 St. Alexander the Archbishop of JerusalemThe Hieromartyr Alexander, Bishop of Jerusalem, was a disciple of the great teacher and writer of the Church, Clement of Alexandria. |
 Blessed Child Musa of RomeSaint Musa lived during the fifth century. She was distinguished for her pure life. |
 Martyrs Vitus (Guy), Modestus, and Crescentia, at LucaniaThe Holy Martyrs Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia suffered for Christ during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (284-305). |
 Martyr Modestus at LucaniaSaint Modestus suffered for Christ during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (284-305) with the holy martyrs Vitus and Crescentia. |
 Martyr Crescentia at LucaniaSaint Crescentia suffered for Christ during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (284-305) with the holy martyrs Vitus and Modestus. |
 Venerable Monkmartyrs of St Sava LavraForty-four monks of the Saint Sava Lavra received the unfading crown of martyrdom about 614, during the reign of the emperor Heraclius (610-641). |
 St. George the Bishop of MityleneSaint George was made Bishop of Mytilene in the years 820-829, during the Iconoclast controversy. |
 Venerable Laurence the Abbot of Komel (Vologda)Saint Laurence of Komel was a disciple of Saint Cornelius of Komel. |
 Saint Brendan the NavigatorOur father among the saints Brendan was born about 484 AD to an Irish family near the present city of Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. |
