St. Theodosia icon (2) Size:8 x 11

St. Theodosia icon (2) Size:8 x 11Orthodox icon of Saint Theodosia. Contemporary icon. Commemorated May 29. The Virgin Martyr Theodosia of Constantinople lived during the eighth century. She was born in answer to the fervent prayers of her parents. After their death, she was raised at the womens monastery of the holy Martyr Anastasia in Constantinople. Saint Theodosia became a nun after she distributed to the poor of what remained of her parental inheritance. She used part of the

which was sung on the shores of the Red Sea after the Hebrews had crossed it

His autobiographical Confession tells of the many trials and disappointments he endured

where it is reputed he first landed at the southern tip of the Kintyre peninsula

the righteous one's wife and parents tearfully venerated his holy relics

Iconoclasm

but here they found themselves all tied up by some invisible power

and the main force that drives the Christian life is repentance

Orthodox icon of Saint Theodore the General and Saint Theodore of Tyron

Saint Pachomius endured many temptations and assaults from the Enemy of the race of man

you resurrect yourself from the dead

When the monks received the Holy Mysteries

desiring with heartfelt sorrow that the elder would grant his consent