Venerable
Venerable Damian
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Life
Venerable Damian was a monk of the Esphigmenou Monastery on the Holy Mountain. He was a contemporary and companion of the great Cosmas of Zographou. He pursued his ascetic struggle on Mount Samaria, between Esphigmenou and Hilandar. He reposed peacefully in the year 1280. After his repose, for forty days a wondrous and fragrant myrrh emanated from his grave.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, February 23. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on February 23
The full reading for February 23 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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