Venerable
Venerable Tithoes
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Life
A disciple of Saint Pachomius and a great one among the ascetics of Egypt. He was abbot of a monastery in Tabennisi. He spent his entire life in perfect purity. Once a certain brother asked him: "What is the path that leads to humility?" To this Tithoes answered: "The path to humility is: self-restraint, prayer, and considering oneself lower than every creature." He attained a very high degree of perfection, and whenever he raised his hands in prayer, his spirit was caught up in ecstasy. He reposed in the fourth or fifth century. Together with him, Venerable Ivistion is also commemorated.
The path to humility is: self-restraint, prayer, and considering oneself lower than every creature.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, August 26. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on August 26
The full reading for August 26 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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