Commemoration
Three Holy Virgins
November 20 Old CalendarDecember 3 New Calendar
Life
They were persian women. In the time of King Shapur these three virgins were persecuted as Christians and were finally cut to pieces with knives. From their grave grew three fig trees which healed every pain and disease.
From their grave grew three fig trees which healed every pain and disease.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, November 20. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on November 20
The full reading for November 20 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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