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Today we celebrate the Hieromartyr Haralambos of Magnesia. Saint Haralambos lived as a priest during the persecution of Christians under the rule of military commander Lucius. Because of his fervent preaching and mass conversions, he was brought before the commander and ordered to offer sacrifice to the idols. Boldly refusing, Saint Haralambos was subjected to fierce tortures, despite being already 113 years old. They lacerated his body with iron hooks and tore the flesh from his bones. The holy one said to his torturers, "I thank you, brethren, that you have restored my spirit, which longs to pass over to a new and everlasting life!" Seeing the holy elder's endurance and pure love for them, the two tortures openly confessed Christ, along with three women bystanders, who all received a martyr's crown for their confession. The enraged Lucius took the torture devices himself and began tormenting the Saint, however his arms were sliced off as if by a sword and his head turned around until he was facing backwards. Lucius begged the Saint to heal him, and Haralambos did so. The governor fell at the feet of the Saint, begging for forgiveness and asked to be baptised. These events were reported to Emperor Severus who summoned the Saint before him. He ordered that his long neared be twisted into a rope around his neck and that he be dragged along the dirt. They also drive a large nail into him and tortured him with fire. God, however, protected his Saint and kept him unharmed. Many miracles occurred through Saint Haralambos including the resurrection of a young man, the exorcism of a demoniac, and many others. Multitudes turned to Christ and because of this, Saint Haralambos was subjected to even more tortures and was finally beheaded. His sacred skull is kept in Greece and is the source of countless miracles. He is the Patron Saint of many cities and villages throughout the world. May he intercede for us always + #saint #haralambos #hieromartyr #martyr #priest #christian #preaching #gospel #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #miracle #baptism #convert #repent #faith #love #greatmartyr #haralampos #orthodox #saintoftheday (at ısparta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CodSBdOBN8M/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today we celebrate the Hieromartyr Haralambos of Magnesia. Saint Haralambos lived as a priest during the persecution of Christians under the rule of military commander Lucius. Because of his fervent preaching and mass conversions, he was brought before the commander and ordered to offer sacrifice to the idols. Boldly refusing, Saint Haralambos was subjected to fierce tortures, despite being already 113 years old. They lacerated his body with iron hooks and tore the flesh from his bones. The holy one said to his torturers, "I thank you, brethren, that you have restored my spirit, which longs to pass over to a new and everlasting life!" Seeing the holy elder's endurance and pure love for them, the two tortures openly confessed Christ, along with three women bystanders, who all received a martyr's crown for their confession. The enraged Lucius took the torture devices himself and began tormenting the Saint, however his arms were sliced off as if by a sword and his head turned around until he was facing backwards. Lucius begged the Saint to heal him, and Haralambos did so. The governor fell at the feet of the Saint, begging for forgiveness and asked to be baptised. These events were reported to Emperor Severus who summoned the Saint before him. He ordered that his long neared be twisted into a rope around his neck and that he be dragged along the dirt. They also drive a large nail into him and tortured him with fire. God, however, protected his Saint and kept him unharmed. Many miracles occurred through Saint Haralambos including the resurrection of a young man, the exorcism of a demoniac, and many others. Multitudes turned to Christ and because of this, Saint Haralambos was subjected to even more tortures and was finally beheaded. His sacred skull is kept in Greece and is the source of countless miracles. He is the Patron Saint of many cities and villages throughout the world. May he intercede for us always + #saint #haralambos #hieromartyr #martyr #priest #christian #preaching #gospel #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #miracle #baptism #convert #repent #faith #love #greatmartyr #haralampos #orthodox #sophia https://www.instagram.com/p/Btr5aURlR-b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4a38657pk4u1

Today we celebrate the Hieromartyr Haralambos of Magnesia. Saint Haralambos lived as a priest during the persecution of Christians under the rule of military commander Lucius. Because of his fervent preaching and mass conversions, he was brought before the commander and ordered to offer sacrifice to the idols. Boldly refusing, Saint Haralambos was subjected to fierce tortures, despite being already 113 years old. They lacerated his body with iron hooks and tore the flesh from his bones. The holy one said to his torturers, "I thank you, brethren, that you have restored my spirit, which longs to pass over to a new and everlasting life!" Seeing the holy elder's endurance and pure love for them, the two tortures openly confessed Christ, along with three women bystanders, who all received a martyr's crown for their confession. The enraged Lucius took the torture devices himself and began tormenting the Saint, however his arms were sliced off as if by a sword and his head turned around until he was facing backwards. Lucius begged the Saint to heal him, and Haralambos did so. The governor fell at the feet of the Saint, begging for forgiveness and asked to be baptised. These events were reported to Emperor Severus who summoned the Saint before him. He ordered that his long neared be twisted into a rope around his neck and that he be dragged along the dirt. They also drive a large nail into him and tortured him with fire. God, however, protected his Saint and kept him unharmed. Many miracles occurred through Saint Haralambos including the resurrection of a young man, the exorcism of a demoniac, and many others. Multitudes turned to Christ and because of this, Saint Haralambos was subjected to even more tortures and was finally beheaded. His sacred skull is kept in Greece and is the source of countless miracles. He is the Patron Saint of many cities and villages throughout the world. May he intercede for us always + #saint #haralambos #hieromartyr #martyr #priest #christian #preaching #gospel #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #miracle #baptism #convert #repent #faith #love #greatmartyr #haralampos #orthodox #sophia

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