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Today we also celebrate the Holy Forty Virgin Martyrs with their teacher, Deacon Ammoun. The virgin nuns were captured by Baudos the governor, and were tortured because they would not offer sacrifice to idols. The holy martyrs endured many cruel torments, which were intended to force them to renounce Christ and worship idols. Later, they were sent to Heraclea in Thrace to appear before the tyrant Licinius. The valiant martyrs remained unshakeable, however. Saint Ammoun and eight of the virgins were beheaded, ten virgins were burned, six of them died after heated metal balls were put into their mouths, six were stabbed with knives, and the rest were struck in the mouth and stabbed in the heart with swords. May they intercede for us all + #saint #saints #martyr #martyrs #virginmartyr #virginmartyrs #fortyvirginmartyrs #ammoun #disciple #disciples #teacher #christian #christianity #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Adirne Trakya) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch8Mz_YvKTY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today, on the beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year, we celebrate the Holy Forty Virgin Martyrs with their teacher, Deacon Ammoun. The virgin nuns were captured by Baudos the governor, and were tortured because they would not offer sacrifice to idols. The holy martyrs endured many cruel torments, which were intended to force them to renounce Christ and worship idols. Later, they were sent to Heraclea in Thrace to appear before the tyrant Licinius. The valiant martyrs remained unshakeable, however. Saint Ammoun and eight of the virgins were beheaded, ten virgins were burned, six of them died after heated metal balls were put into their mouths, six were stabbed with knives, and the rest were struck in the mouth and stabbed in the heart with swords. May they intercede for us all + #saint #saints #martyr #martyrs #virginmartyr #virginmartyrs #fortyvirginmartyrs #ammoun #disciple #disciples #teacher #christian #christianity #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Adirne Trakya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTP35RPD9w_/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today, on the beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year, we celebrate the Holy Forty Virgin Martyrs with their teacher, Deacon Ammoun. The virgin nuns were captured by Baudos the governor, and were tortured because they would not offer sacrifice to idols. The holy martyrs endured many cruel torments, which were intended to force them to renounce Christ and worship idols. Later, they were sent to Heraclea in Thrace to appear before the tyrant Licinius. The valiant martyrs remained unshakeable, however. Saint Ammoun and eight of the virgins were beheaded, ten virgins were burned, six of them died after heated metal balls were put into their mouths, six were stabbed with knives, and the rest were struck in the mouth and stabbed in the heart with swords. May they intercede for us all + #saint #saints #martyr #martyrs #virginmartyr #virginmartyrs #fortyvirginmartyrs #ammoun #disciple #disciples #teacher #christian #christianity #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Edirne) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEj-U6oJzhi/?igshid=1ehlhuw3z07tc

Today we celebrate the Holy Forty Virgin Martyrs with their teacher, Deacon Ammoun. The virgin nuns were captured by Baudos the governor, and were tortured because they would not offer sacrifice to idols. The holy martyrs endured many cruel torments, which were intended to force them to renounce Christ and worship idols. Later, they were sent to Heraclea in Thrace to appear before the tyrant Licinius. The valiant martyrs remained unshakeable, however. Saint Ammoun and eight of the virgins were beheaded, ten virgins were burned, six of them died after heated metal balls were put into their mouths, six were stabbed with knives, and the rest were struck in the mouth and stabbed in the heart with swords. May they intercede for us all + #saint #saints #martyr #martyrs #virginmartyr #virginmartyrs #fortyvirginmartyrs #ammoun #disciple #disciples #teacher #christian #christianity #orthodox #sophia