On Being Born of Spirit

A Word on the Gospel Reading for Bright Thursday

Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov

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On Being Born of Spirit

A Word on the Gospel Reading for Bright Thursday

Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov

The Spirit of God teaches a man humility, that is, the awareness and sense of one’s own infirmity. Grace sometimes conceals its actions, but sometimes God’s grace powerfully acts on a man, as if returning to him his wings, enlightening his mind, making every word of prayer coming forth from his lips a fiery arrow, soaring into Heaven.

Martyrs Leonidas, Chariessa, Nika, Galina, Callista (Calisa), Nunechia, Basilissa, Theodora, and Irene, of Corinth

Commemorated on April 16

Martyrs Leonidas, Chariessa, Nika, Galina, Callista (Calisa), Nunechia, Basilissa, Theodora, and Irene, of Corinth
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Martyrs Leonidas, Chariessa, Nika, Galina, Callista (Calisa), Nunechia, Basilissa, Theodora, and Irene, of Corinth

Commemorated on April 16

The Holy Martyr Leonidas and the Holy Martyrs Charissa, Nike, Galina, Kalisa (Kalida), Nunekhia, Basilissa, and Theodora suffered at Corinth in the year 258.

Virgin-martyrs Agape, Irene, and Chionia, in Illyria

Commemorated on April 16

Virgin-martyrs Agape, Irene, and Chionia, in Illyria
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Virgin-martyrs Agape, Irene, and Chionia, in Illyria

Commemorated on April 16

The Holy Martyrs Agape, Irene, and Chionia were sisters who lived at the end of the third century to the beginning of the fourth century, near the Italian city of Aquilea. They were left orphaned at an early age.

Martyrs Basilissa and Anastasia, of Rome, disciples of Apostles Peter and Paul

Commemorated on April 15

Martyrs Basilissa and Anastasia, of Rome, disciples of Apostles Peter and Paul
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Martyrs Basilissa and Anastasia, of Rome, disciples of Apostles Peter and Paul

Commemorated on April 15

The Holy Women Martyrs Basilissa and Anastasia lived in Rome and were converted to Christianity by the holy Apostles Peter and Paul. They devoted themselves to the service of the Lord.

Apostle Trophimus of the Seventy

Commemorated on April 15

Apostle Trophimus of the Seventy
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Apostle Trophimus of the Seventy

Commemorated on April 15

Saint Trophimus hailed from the city of Edessa.