February 26
Reading:
Saint Porphyrius had Thessalonica as his homeland. He
became a monk in Scete of Egypt, where he lived for five years. He went
on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, after which he spent five years in much
affliction in a cave near the Jordan. Stricken with a disease of the
liver, he departed to Jerusalem, where he was ordained presbyter and
appointed Keeper of the Cross at the age of 45. Three years later he
was made Bishop of Gaza. He suffered much from the rulers and pagans of
Gaza; but with the friendship of Saint John Chrysostom, and the
patronage of the Empress Eudoxia, he razed the temple of the idol Marnas
in Gaza and built a great church to the glory of God. He reposed in
450.
Apolytikion of Porphyrius, Bp. of Gaza in the Fourth Tone
A model of faith and the image of gentleness, the example of your
life has shown you forth to your sheep-fold to be a master of
temperance. You obtained thus through being lowly, gifts from on high,
and riches through poverty. Porphyrios, our father and priest of
priests, intercede with Christ our God that He may save our souls.
Kontakion of Porphyrius, Bp. of Gaza in the Second Tone
Arrayed with a most sacred life, thou wast adorned with the
priestly vestment, O all-blessed and godly-minded Porphyrius; and thou
art conspicuous for miracles of healing, interceding unceasingly for us
all.
SOURCE:
SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2016(with 2015's link here also and further: 2014 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, and even 2008!):
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