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- Holy Martyr Aquilina of Byblos (293)
- She was born of Christian parents, and by the age of seven was
already living as a true Christian. She boldly preached Christ to the
maidens with whom she played, and for this was brought before the
governor during the persecutions of Diocletian. Despite her young age
she would not deny Christ to save her life. After horrible tortures, she
was left for dead and thrown on a dungheap. But that night an angel
appeared to her saying 'Arise and be healed!' Aquilina arose fully
restored and praising God; but she begged not to be denied a martyr's
death. She heard a voice from heaven saying 'Go, and it shall be to thee
as thou desirest.' She returned to the city and to the governor's
palace by night, doors opening miraculously before her, and stood before
the governor's own bed. Needless to say, the governor was seized with
terror upon waking to see the maiden he had thought dead. The next
morning, she was beheaded. Her relics healed many of the sick. At the
time of her repose, she was only ten or twelve years old.
- Saint Triphyllius, bishop of Leucosia (Nicosia) in Cyprus (370)
- He was a disciple of St Spyridon (December 12), and like St Spyridon
he became a bishop on Cyprus. Known for his mercy, purity, and
ascetical way of life, he was called 'a living fountain of tears.'
After shepherding his flock well for many years, he reposed in peace.
source: http://www.abbamoses.com
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