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 Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria, and those with them at Rome https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/03/19/100830-martyrs-chrysanthus-and-daria-and-those-with-them-at-rome Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria, and those with them at Rome Commemorated on  March 19 Troparion & Kontakion Saint Chrysanthus came from a pagan family who had moved to Rome from Alexandria. He received a fine education, and among the books he read were those in which pagans discussed Christianity. The young man, however, wanted to read books written by Christians themselves. He finally managed to find a copy of the New Testament, which enlightened his rational soul. Seeking someone to instruct him in the Holy Scriptures, he found the presbyter Carpophoros hiding from persecution, and received holy Baptism from him. After this, he began to preach the Gospel. Chrysanthus’ father tried to turn his son from Christianity, and finally married him to Daria, a priestess of Minerva. Saint Chrysanthus managed to conve...

 #prison #jail #inmate #drugtesting #prisoners #prison #firstday #federalprison #portialouder  #devasted #inmate #prison #prisonstories #prisonuniform #fear #gangs #rape  prisoners leading their jailers to Jesus, whether intentionally or simply by the power of their testimonies. This happened in the Apostle Paul’s jail cell and continues to take place around the world today Among the most astonishing examples of this is found in the life and martyrdom of St. Vincent of Saragossa. Martyrdom and Mercy: How St. Vincent’s Faith Transformed His Captor https://lnkd.in/gqKwUzxm Saint Alban The executioner who was supposed to behead Alban converted to Christianity after hearing his testimony. The executioner refused to kill Alban and was executed instead. Other witnesses to Alban's execution are said to have converted as well. Alban is the patron saint of converts and victims of torture. Saint Pantaleon The executioners were converted after attempting to behead Pantaleon, but t...