Venerable
Venerable Empress Irene, in Monasticism Xenia
August 13 Old CalendarAugust 26 New Calendar
Life
She was the wife of Emperor Kalo-John (1118-1143). Apart from her monastic labors and many good works, she is also renowned for having founded the Monastery of the Almighty — the Pantocrator — in Constantinople, one of the most famous and beautiful monasteries in Constantinople. In this monastery the Venerable Stefan of Decani later practiced asceticism.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, August 13. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on August 13
The full reading for August 13 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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