Dear Readers and Supporters: Last March I told you about an anonymous long time friend and supporter of this ministry who fell on hard times, and a generous portion of you volunteered to help her financially to prevent her eviction and car repossession. Unfortunately, once again she and her child are in a similar difficult position, though a little bit worse. I hate to see this happen to her and not try to help in any way. So if once again you can help out with a financial contribution, it would be greatly appreciated. You can contribute to her through the link below. My hope is that we can raise around $3000 by September 22nd. Thank you.
Day 10: Total So Far: $1058

December 1, 2009

The Relic of Saint Symeon Stylite


This sacred relic of Saint Symeon the Stylite is kept at the Holy Monastery of the Metamorphosis (Transfiguration) of the Savior of Moutsialis in Beroea (Veria), Greece.

It is the right hand of Saint Symeon encased in silver which is shaped into a hand. The present silver encasement dates back to 1939. Before this the relic was kept in a box and its history is lost to time. However there are ancient witnesses which do testify to the existence of this relic. Interestingly, the pillar of St. Symeon in Syria was just outside of Beroea, Syria (modern-day Aleppo) and the relic of his hand is in Beroea, Greece.

Many miracles and blessing are ascribed to the right hand of St. Symeon Stylite. Though his feast day is September 1, during the months of July and August the abbot of the Monastery takes the relic to the surrounding villages and blesses the faithful with it.
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