The Prologue from Ochrid, Faithfully in English
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“Behold, this very night the soul may leave the body, and tomorrow it may find itself surrounded by black demons at the toll-houses!”— St. Nikolai
Today's Prologue
Five meditations for every day of the year — a saint's life, a hymn, a reflection, a contemplation, and a homily.
Lives of the Saints
VENERABLE MARTYR FEBRONIA
From the relics of Saint Febronia many healings occurred, and she also appeared on the day of her feast and stood in her customary place among the sisters, and all the sisters beheld her with fear and joy.
Hymn of Praise
Febronia the maiden confessed Christ, Standing before the court, bloody and pale. Young Febronia, like a palm branch Heavy with beautiful fruit, Spoke to Selinus: "I have a Bridegroom, And I accept no honor from thee.
Prologue from Ochrid · Prologue from Ochrid ·
St. Nikolai Velimirović · Bishop of Ochrid and Žiča · St. Nikolai Velimirović
Reflection
“Affliction is given to us for good spiritual commerce, but we miss the opportunity and leave the marketplace empty-handed.”
Homily
Behold, this very night the soul may leave the body, and tomorrow it may find itself surrounded by black demons at the toll-houses!
— St. Nikolai Velimirović
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From today’s Homily
“Behold, this very night the soul may leave the body, and tomorrow it may find itself surrounded by black demons at the toll-houses!”