Commemorated on December 19
The
Martyrs Elias, Probus and Ares, natives of Egypt, and heedless of their
own safety, cared for Christians locked up in prison during the
persecution of Maximian (305-313). For this they were arrested,
subjected to torture and given over to death (+ 308).
SOURCE:
SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2011(with 2010's link here also and further, 2009, 2008's, even 2007!)
Sts. Iakovos, Porphyrios, Paisios designated patrons of Greek Archdiocese
of Canada
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Three of the most beloved modern saints of the Orthodox Church now have a
special role in Canada.
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