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The Ascension of our Lord
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). Holy Georgian Martyrs of Persia (17th-18th c.). 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).
Thoughts for Each Day of the Year
According to the Daily Church Readings from the Word of God
By St. Theophan the Recluse
Thursday. Ascension. [Acts 1:1–12; Luke 24:36–53]
Saint Paul expresses the power of the Lord’s Ascension in this manner: When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men (Eph. 4:8). Having satisfied God’s righteousness, the Lord opened for us all the treasures of God’s goodness. This is indeed a capturing or taking of spoils after victory. The beginning of the distribution of these spoils to people is the descent of the Holy Spirit, Who, having descended, always abides in the Church and gives everyone that which he needs, receiving all from that captive captivity (cf. Eph 4:8). Come everyone and take. But prepare for yourself guardian of that treasure, which is a pure heart; have hands to take it, which is unreflecting faith. Then step forth searching hopefully, and praying relentlessly.
Articles
 Ascension of the LordAscension of the Lord |
 Homily on the Ascension of the LordSt. John of KronstadtSo, the Lord ascended from us to heaven—in order to open the doors of heaven to us—for an unhindered entrance there. |
 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. |
