Venerable
Venerable Elijah of Murom
December 19 Old CalendarJanuary 1 New Calendar
Life
Elijah was a monk of the Kiev Caves. He died in the year 1188. His incorrupt relics are wonderworking. On his right hand even to this day the three first fingers stand composed for prayer. From this it is seen that Elijah died in prayer. And this is a reproof to those who do not cross themselves with three fingers.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, December 19. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on December 19
The full reading for December 19 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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