Indeed, and in truth. Thank you Salvation, for this great post.
Amazing, as many stories of the Saints are.
Wow...
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Now what on earth could cause the number 3 poster to say something so derogatory about Pope Sylvester I that their comment would be removed?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Salvation, who is always so loving and faithful in reminding us all of our DAILY salvation by the hand of a faithful and loving GOD.
[I mean, really, St. Slyvester I????...Perhaps I have been discounting the saving efficacy of his intercession before the throne of God.]
Great Bio!
The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock as a rule of faith, an icon of meekness, and a teacher of temperance; for this cause, thou hast achieved the heights by humility, riches by poverty. O Father and Hierarch Sylvester, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
As a companion of the holy ascetics, thou O God-bearer, hast been worthily shown forth as a true priest of priests before our King and God. Wherefore, thou rejoicest now with the choirs of the Angels, filled with gladness and delight in the Heavens, O Father. Renowned Sylvester, famed shepherd of Rome, save them that honour with love thy memorial.
The Orthodox Church celebrates his feast day on January 2.