-MARTYRDOM OF ST. QUADRATUS, ONE OF THE SEVENTY DISCIPLES

October 4, 2021 - Tout 24, 1738 On this day also was the martyrdom of St. Quadratus, one of the seventy disciples who were chosen by the Lord. He was born in the city of Athens, and he was one of its wealthy and learned nobles. He believed in the Lord Christ and served him. […]

DEPARTURE OF JONAH THE GREAT PROPHET

October 5, 2021 - Tout 25, 1738 On this day departed the great prophet Jonah, the son of Amittai. It was said that he was the son of the widon of Zarephatah whom Elijah the prophet had raised from the dead. Jonah followed Elijah and served him and gained the grace of prophesying. God, blessed […]

-THE ANGELS ANNUNCIATION OF JOHN THE BAPTIST TO ZACHARIAS

October 6, 2021 - Tout 26, 1738 On this day it was announced to Zacharias the priest the birth of John the Baptist. Zacharias was well advanced in years and his wife, Elizabeth, was barren and her period for begetting children had passed. Zacharias was praying and beseeching God continually to give him a child […]

-MARTYRDOM OF ST. EUSTATHIUS AND HIS TWO SONS

October 7, 2021 - Tout 27, 1738 On this day was the martyrdom of St. Eustathius and his two sons. He was one of the ministers of the Roman Empire. At the beginning of his life, he did not know God, but he used to give alms and charity in abundance, and the Lord did […]