Venerable
Venerable Thalaleüs, Syrian Ascetic
February 27 Old CalendarMarch 12 New Calendar
Life
He was first in the monastery of Saint Sabas the Sanctified, but afterward settled in a certain pagan cemetery, notorious for manifestations of evil spirits and for terrors. In order to overcome fear within himself through faith in God, Thalaleüs settled in that cemetery, where he spent many years, enduring much from the attacks of spirits both by day and by night. On account of his great faith and love toward God, God granted him the gift of wonderworking, and he did great good for the sick and suffering. He reposed around the year 460.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, February 27. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on February 27
The full reading for February 27 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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