Martyr
Holy Martyrs Enen, Niren and Pen
January 20 Old CalendarFebruary 2 New Calendar
Life
They are considered the first Slavic martyrs mentioned in history. They are called Scythians, and disciples of the holy Apostle Andrew. They suffered for the faith from their pagan neighbors on the right side of the Danube, near Varna. Bound on ice, they froze and reposed in the Lord.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, January 20. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on January 20
The full reading for January 20 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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