Myrrh has such a long history as a perfume and religiously-connected substance (tree sap)...... (from Genesis and Exodus forward including as part of the Temple offerings in Jerusalem, also of course as a magi gift to the baby Jesus and as part of the potion offered Jesus on the cross, etc.)
Plus, medicinal uses in China, plus Egypt (part of the embalming recipe), etc.
And picked up by the Church, especially Eastern rites as an ingredient in receiving the Chiasm, etc.
but somehow.... for all its history and applications,
myrrh still surprises me in this context. Is there any proffered explanation Why myrrh? (perhaps if Saint Panteleilom were a tree it would make more sense, or? As a physician, perhaps he used it in his treatments of some medical conditions???? Or? Is there any known association of St. Panteleilom with myrrh?
ok, no problem!!!! just curious is all. Myrrh keeps showing up in so many settings! Its just a topic that fascinates me for some (obviously very odd) reason, is all, thanks very much!