[Kolokotronis]

In the Orthodox Church, his memory is celebrated on November 11.

"As godly-minded athletes and Martyrs who strove for piety, the Church doth honour and glorify this day the godly contests and travails of Minas the prizewinner, noble Victor, brave Vincent, and valiant Stephanie, and lovingly doth cry out and glorify Christ, the Friend of man. " - Kontakion of Sts. Minas, Victor, Vincent and Stephanie

[AlbionGirl]

In my '62 Marian Missal this day also commemorates the memory of the Persian monk, St. Anastasius who was martyred along with 70 other Christians in A.D. 628. The Introit for this day is:

"Let the sighing of the prisoners come in before Thee, O Lord; render to our neighbors sevenfold in their bosom; revenge the blood of Thy Saints, which hath been shed."
"Oh God, the heathens are come into Thine inheritance; they have defiled Thy holy temple: they have made Jerusalem as a place to keep fruit."

Many times it's hard for me to distinguish between what I was taught are the true Characteristics of God, and those I want impose upon him. I mention that because I am predisposed to feeling comforted by the possibility of God's wrath.

[Ciexyz]

Alleluia to our Merciful Savior.

[Salvation]

What a fantastic icon. I love it when you post these. We celebrate the same saints, just on different days.