Martyr
Holy Martyr Agathocleia
September 17 Old CalendarSeptember 30 New Calendar
Life
She was a servant of a certain Nicholas and his wife Paulina, who at first were Christians but, having abandoned Christianity, again bowed down before idols. The holy Agathocleia would not follow the example of her masters, and for this she was cruelly tortured both by them and by the judges. Finally her mistress killed her by pouring fire upon her neck. But God glorified His servant in His heavenly Kingdom.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, September 17. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on September 17
The full reading for September 17 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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