Martyr
Holy Martyr Tryphena
January 31 Old CalendarFebruary 13 New Calendar
Life
She voluntarily and courageously endured many torments for Christ. And since she would not renounce the faith, a mad ox was released which gored her and killed her. This happened in the first century. She is invoked for help by mothers who cannot nurse their children.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, January 31. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on January 31
The full reading for January 31 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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