Venerable
Venerable Philoromus the Confessor
March 9 Old CalendarMarch 22 New Calendar
Life
He lived and struggled in Galatia in the fourth century. It is said of him that he was so perfect in all the virtues that he resembled an angel more than a man. He was especially renowned for his endurance. He was persecuted by Emperor Julian the Apostate and suffered greatly for Christ. But after the death of that wicked persecutor of Christ he lived peacefully, being of benefit to many. He reposed in his eightieth year.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, March 9. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on March 9
The full reading for March 9 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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