#threehierarchs

Today we also celebrate the memory of the Holy Three Mothers of the Three Hierarchs - Saints Emmelia (Mother of Saint Basil), Nonna (Mother of Saint Gregory) and Anthousa (Mother of Saint John Chrysostom). These three women are considered the patron saints for all mothers as they successfully raised their children in faith and piety and ultimately leading to their own salvation and sanctification. May they intercede for us all + #saint #saints #emmelia #emily #nonna #nona #anthousa #mother #mothers #threehierarchs #basil #great #gregory #theologian #john #chrysostom #johnchrysostom #patron #patronsaint #orthodox #sophia https://www.instagram.com/p/BtmxhOLlBfi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=43s0i4zz9p08

Today we celebrate the Synaxis of the Patron Saints of SOPHIA USyd, Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John the Chrysostom. During the eleventh century, a dispute arose among the Christians as to which Hierarch of the three were greatest. The Christians split in three groups calling themselves Basilians, Gregorians, and Johannites respectively. Through the will of God, the Three Hierarchs appeared separately and then together to Saint John the Bishop of Euchaita saying that they were all equal in the eyes of God and that “there are no divisions among us, and no opposition to one another.” Therefore, the Bishop ordered that the disputes cease and that the Church in her wisdom ordain a day of common commemoration of the Three Hierarchs on this day, thus ending the controversy in peace. The three saints together are considered the Patron Saints of education, and have thus been adopted as the Patron Saints of SOPHIA. May they intercede for us always + #saint #saints #three #threehierarchs #hierarchs #hierarch #basil #basilthegreat #saintbasil #stbasil #gregory #gregorythetheologian #john #johnchrysostom #johnthegoldenmouth #patronsaint #patron #usyd #bishop #orthodox #sophia https://www.instagram.com/p/BtPhuFNlk0F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m1p5wfhmgzfg

Today we celebrate the Synaxis of the Patron Saints of SOPHIA USyd, Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John the Chrysostom. During the eleventh century, a dispute arose among the Christians as to which Hierarch of the three were greatest. The Christians split in three groups calling themselves Basilians, Gregorians, and Johannites respectively. Through the will of God, the Three Hierarchs appeared separately and then together to Saint John the Bishop of Euchaita saying that they were all equal in the eyes of God and that “there are no divisions among us, and no opposition to one another.” Therefore, the Bishop ordered that the disputes cease and that the Church in her wisdom ordain a day of common commemoration of the Three Hierarchs on this day, thus ending the controversy in peace. The three saints together are considered the Patron Saints of education, and have thus been adopted as the Patron Saints of SOPHIA. May they intercede for us always + #saint #saints #three #threehierarchs #hierarchs #hierarch #basil #basilthegreat #saintbasil #stbasil #gregory #gregorythetheologian #john #johnchrysostom #johnthegoldenmouth #patronsaint #patron #usyd #bishop #orthodox #sophia