December 1
Reading:
Saint Philaret a native of Paphlagonia in Asia Minor, was a
virtuous Christian layman who lived in lawful wedlock and raised a
family. He was most renowned for his generosity to all in need. With the
permission of God, in a short space of time he lost the greater part of
his possessions to theft and other misfortunes and was left with
nothing but his family, his home, and a little livestock. Yet he
continued to give generously to the poor despite the faint-heartedness
of his family, who reproached him for giving alms when they were in need
themselves; and God, seeing his faith, restored his prosperity to him
many times over. He foresaw the day of his death, and reposed in an
odour of sanctity in Constantinople in 789.
Apolytikion of Philaret the Merciful in the Third Tone
From the inner wealth of a divine faith, thou didst deal thy
riches to the needy; and thy works of compassion have glorified Christ,
the Bestower of mercy, O Philaret; for thy whole life was adorned with a
love like His. Intercede for us, O Almsgiver, that He richly grant
great mercy and compassion unto us, the poor.
Kontakion of Philaret the Merciful in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
In all temptations, thou hadst Job's courageous manliness, and in
thy mercy thou didst give thy riches to the poor, being truly a living
fountain of almsgiving. By the holy way of life that thou hast shown to
us, thou dost also gladden all that cry to thee with love: Rejoice, O
Philaret, faithful servant of Christ our God.
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