In the divine plan he is everything; an intercessor for his people, for his murderers and for all the persecuted Christians everywhere.
He is like Bl. Stanley Rother. "The Shepherd cannot run."
The growing list of clergy, religious and laity who have been martyred continues to mount all over the world. May they pray for us to God in a time of uncertainty in the Church, for strength for those suffering persecution and those facing death.
"Save Your people, O Lord, and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to your Church over her enemies and by the power of Your cross save Your people."
God bless this man and all the persecuted.
"Now he is no more."
In the divine plan he is everything; an intercessor for his people, for his murderers and for all the persecuted Christians everywhere.
He is like Bl. Stanley Rother. "The Shepherd cannot run."
The growing list of clergy, religious and laity who have been martyred continues to mount all over the world. May they pray for us to God in a time of uncertainty in the Church, for strength for those suffering persecution and those facing death.
"Save Your people, O Lord, and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to your Church over her enemies and by the power of Your cross save Your people."
-Troparion to the Precious and Life-giving
Cross, Byzantine Liturgy, September 14
Very moving. Thank you Father.