Venerable
The Venerable Michael Maleinos
July 12 Old CalendarJuly 25 New Calendar
Life
A man of noble and wealthy family. Despising earthly goods in his youth, he withdrew to Mount Malea, near the Holy Mountain, where he struggled ascetically, purifying his heart by fasting and prayer. He later had many disciples, of whom the most renowned was Saint Athanasius of Athos. He reposed peacefully around the year 940.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, July 12. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on July 12
The full reading for July 12 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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