Martyr
Holy Martyr Razumnik
December 12 Old CalendarDecember 25 New Calendar
Life
His Greek name is Synetos or Synesius. As a young reader in Rome he boldly preached the truth of Christ and denounced the idolaters. For this he was tortured in the time of Emperor Aurelian and beheaded.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, December 12. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on December 12
The full reading for December 12 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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