Sundays 8:30 a.m. Orthros and 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Special weekday feastday services to be announced in the bulletin.
Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:1-7.
BRETHREN, I, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.
9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21
The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
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SUNDAY |
11/22 |
8:30; 9:30 a.m.
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Orthros; Divine Liturgy; Sunday School Welcome: All our guests for Family Outreach Sunday. Communion Prayer Leader: Timothy Furey Memorials: 40 days for Kiki Skliros, wife of Thomas, mother of Maria and Dimitra 40 days for Katherine Metrakos Trisagia for Nikolaos Perioris (15 years), father of Anna Samarellis Florence Demas (1 year) & Pauline Diakandru (6 months), sisters of Mary Apotsos Salma (9 months) & Yousef (17 years) Salloum, parents of Majd Melikian Next Week: Louizos; Manos Coffee Hosts: The family of Kiki Skliros and Stewardship Committee Pancake Breakfast Noon - General Assembly GOYA leaf-raking service day |
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MONDAY |
11/23 |
7:00 p.m. |
Choir/ GOYA Boys basketball |
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TUESDAY
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11/24 |
5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
Greek School Adult Catechism Class GOYA Pack lunches & Girls’ basketball |
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WEDNESDAY |
11/25 |
9:30 a.m. |
Divine Liturgy for St. Catherine |
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THURSDAY |
11/26 |
Thanksgiving |
Office Closed |
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FRIDAY |
11/27 |
Holiday |
Office Closed |
Sat., Nov. 21st, our Deacon Anastasios is being Ordained to the Holy Priesthood at his home parish in Pennsylvania. Those who are unable to travel, can still watch the Hierarchal Divine Liturgy and Ordination via a Live WebCast (link in at www.HolyTrinityPGH.org/Live.)
The web cast is also being streamed in the St. Demetrios Board Room, starting at 9:15 a.m. (enter through the Zapis Activity Center doors.)
Wherever you are, please keep him in your prayers!
Sun., Nov. 22, St. Demetrios parishioners are encouraged to bring a family member who hasn't attended church in a while to partake in the Divine Liturgy. So, bring your mother, father, sister, brother, cousin, child, or a friend to church!
Then join us in the Cultural Hall for a memorial coffee hour, pancakes courtesy of the Stewardship Committee, and a Ministries Fair. Many of our church organizations have tables set up around the Cultural Hall where you can visit and learn more about their missions and upcoming events:
Philoptochos –Visit our table to sign up for the Community Christmas Card. We are accepting names & donations now thru Dec. 13. We will also have the order forms for the Holiday Pastry sale. Or become a member & sign up to tutor or make lunches for our “adopted” Bridge Avenue School, or to help serve meals to area homeless at St. Herman’s.
Also, find out more about the Center for Family Care.
Parish Council – Visit our table to turn in or pick up the 2016 pledge form. We also have the sign- up sheet for the sub-committees that help with various projects throughout the year.
Catacomb Bookstore Visit our table to see just some of the wonderful books, icons and other gift items that are available in the bookstore, and get a start on your stocking stuffers!
Daughters of Penelope – Visit our table to buy your Thanksgiving Tsoureki bread or tickets for an American Girl doll & Kate Spade purse fundraising event. Both benefit the spring scholarships.
Parish Library – Visit our table for a Used Book Sale. Books are .25 each or Five-for- $1. Also children’s VHS tapes for 50 cents each.
Sunday School – Visit our table to view our educational materials including an interactive computer program, or to drop off donated items for St Herman’s. Now through Dec. 20th, Sunday School is collecting men’s underwear/undershirts, socks, and gloves.
Greek School- Visit our table to see our students’ work. Sign up for the annual Epiphany Pool Party. Graduating high School seniors who are also Greek School graduates can pick up the PTO & Anna Poulos Scholarship applications.
Hellenic Dancers- Visit our table to see some of our beautiful dance costumes up close and sign up your children (ages 5 & up) to dance at our June festival.
GOYA –Visit our table to donate a Luminary in honor of or in memory of someone to light the path to the Christmas Eve Vesperal Divine Liturgy, and/or sign up to have carolers visit your home on the evening of Sun., Dec. 20th. Parish teens (in grades 7 to 12) who have not yet joined GOYA can register today.
Young Adult Ministries – visit our table to learn more about OCF (for college students) and REAL (for young adults 18-35) from our newly ordained Father Anastasios Athanasiou!
Bible Study – Visit our table to meet our discussion leader and learn more about our group.
Sun., Nov. 22 at noon. A Quorum of at least 25 Members In Good Standing is required.
AGENDA: Review and approval of 2016 Budget and discussion and vote on Festival Parking Lot project
Note: As we continue to look for ways to be responsible Stewards of our budget and the environment, General Assembly and othe notices (such as the election information) will be emailed to those for whom we have an email address. Hard copies will still/only be sent to those who do not have access to email. THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF THIS MEETING
~ Sun., Nov. 22, our GOYA teens will be raking leaves for our elderly parishioners as part of their service mission. If you would like to schedule them to come to your home that afternoon, please contact the office with your name and address.
~Sun., Nov. 29, Turkey Bowl, 1 p.m. at the Packis home, 4651 Greenview, Avon. Work off some of those Thanksgiving calories with a touch football game. There will also be other activities in the heated barn for those not playing football.
~Sat., Dec 12, all-Cleveland Basketball Tournament, in the Zapis Activity Center, starting at 8 a.m. Brackets will be posted the week prior. Come cheer on our teams!
~Tue., Dec. 29 – Cabin Fever Fun Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Come up to the Zapis Activity Center and enjoy part of holiday break with your GOYA friends. We’ll be holding a 3-on-3 basketball tourney, foosball competitions, and showing the movie “Christmas with the Karounztoses.”
Those wishing to commemorate the Entrance to the Theotokos to the Temple can attend Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Church, 2000 Tower Blvd., Lorain, at 10 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 21.
Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. in St. Philothei chapel:
~St. Catherine- Wed., Nov. 25; St. Andrew- Mon., Nov. 30; St. Barbara- Fri., Dec. 4
~St. Nicholas-Sun., Dec. 6- regularly scheduled Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Those celebrating their nameday are invited to bring something to share at coffee hour.
~St. Spyridon – Sat., Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the church
~St. Modestus Pet Blessing – Sun., Dec. 13, at 2:00 p.m.in the Zapis Activity Center (just outside St. Philothei Chapel) Bring your furry & feathered friends for Fr. Jim to bless them to commemorate the Patron Saint of domestic animals.
~Christmas Eve – Thu., Dec. 24, 7:00 p.m. Vesperal Divine Liturgy. Communion will be offered
~Christmas Day- Fri., Dec. 25, 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Anyone interested in decorating either of the two Nativity Icons for the Christmas services, please contact the office by December 13th.
~St. Basil – Fri, Jan. 1, - 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
YOUTH GREEK DANCE PARTY Fri., Nov. 20, 8-11 p.m.at the Nafpaktian Cultural Foundation, 7890 Brookside Dr., Olmsted Falls. $5 donation includes pizza & beverages. Proceeds to benefit the Nafpaktian costume fund. RSVP to George (440-225-8256) by Nov. 18.
THANKSGIVING CRETAN STYLE The George Varouh Cretan Center, 3853, W 168th St., Cleveland,invites area young adults to a party on Wed., Nov. 25th, Free admission. Doors open at 8:00pm. Dancing to live music. Cash Bar and Mezedes.
All our friends invited to the annual Dinner Dance on Sat., Nov., 28. Cocktails at 7 pm; Dinner at 8 pm ; Dance at 10 pm with music direct from Crete and dance group performances. $50 for dinner dance; $30 for students; $15 for children’s dinner. For dance only $ 20 Dance-Student: $15 Dinner Tickets NOT Sold at Door Lamb & Pilafi served at Midnight. For Reservations and Information Call Nancy Andos 440-777-6653.
THANKSGIVING EVE GREEK NITE Wed., Nov. 25 at Santorini Greek Taverna, 1382 W. 9th Street, Cleveland. Bouzouki sensation George Antonopoulos accompanied by the Stigma band. Full Greek menu, mezedes. No Cover. Show at 10 pm. Call (216) 205-4675.
ANNUNCIATION FELLOWSHIP PARTY Fri., Dec. 4 at 3 Brothers Pizza, 7523 Pearl Rd., Middleburg Hts., starting at 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy Greek music, free appetizers, beer & wine. For more information, contact Popi Coutris (440-503-6100)
ZORBA IN CONCERT An in-concert revival of the Broadway show, based on the novel and film Zorba the Greek, will be performed twice this month as staged readings & songs:
~Sat., Dec. 5 at 2:00 p.m. at Kent State University’s Center of Performing Arts, 1325 Theater Dr., Kent. Tickets range from $14-$18. Call 330-672-ARTS.
~Wed., Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beck Center in Lakewood. Join us for a special post-show discussion with the performers and KSU’s Artistic Director. General admission $26; Seniors $21; children 12 & under $10. For tickets, call 216-245-8687.
IOCC SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR SYRIA Sat., Dec. 5, after Great Vespers, St. Innocent Church in Olmsted Falls, is holding an IOCC benefit in response to the crisis in Syria. $15/adult and $5/child (age 10 & younger). Any additional donations toward this incredible humanitarian effort most welcome. Email connie@bearingtrans.com for more details.
ZOE FOR LIFE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Sat., Dec. 5 at Archangel Michael Orthodox Church, 5025 Mill Rd., Broadview Heights. First volunteer training for this ministry assisting women in crisis pregnancies and mothers in need. Registration and continental breakfast at 9:30. Lunch also provided; program runs till 4 pm. Call Kathy at 440-842-6639 to register.
INTER-ORTHODOX NATIVITY CONCERT Sun., Dec. 6, at 5:00 p.m. at St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, 3256 Warren Rd., Cleveland. Free and open to all. Come enjoy the beautiful hymns and carols in the various Orthodox traditions and languages.
ANNUAL COOKIE WALK Sat., Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 6822 Broadview Rd., Parma. Cookies are priced by weight. Proceeds benefit St. Panteleimon Orthodox Christian Outreach which ministers to the elderly in almost 20 area nursing homes. Order online and save: http://cookiewalk15.eventbrite.com/
ST. NICHOLAS DANCE Sat., Dec. 12, at St. Nicholas Church, 2000 Tower Blvd., Lorain. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Music by Dimitri. Cash Bar; Complimentary mezedakia. $20/adult; $10 for students ; $5 for children 12 & under. Contact their office (440-960-2992 or stnlorain@yahoo.com)
MERRY MASTIHA Sat., Dec. 12, the Chios Society’s annual Christmas party will be at Sts. Constantine & Helen’s hall, 3352 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights, from 6-9 p.m. RSVP to Jeannie Parianos (440-565-7141.)
EASTERN ORTHODOX WOMEN’S GUILD Mon., Dec. 14 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the Savior Church, 10000 State Rd., North Royalton.
GOYA HOLIDAY DANCE Mon., Dec.28, all GOYAns from northeast Ohio invited to Sts. Constantine & Helen Cathedral, 3352 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights. 7-11 p.m., featuring live Greek music & DJ, and finger foods. $10 admission. A hospitality room will be available to adults who wish to stay. RSVP to George Athanasiou (gathanasiou@stsconstantine.com)
NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS Thursday, December 31st
*St. Paul Hellenic Center, 4548 Wallings Rd., North Royalton. 8:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m.; dinner served at 9:30 p.m. Live music by Stigma. $75/adult; $60/senior 65 & older includes open bar. $60 for students 13-20; $25 for children 6-12, free children 5 & under. Children’s game room movie available. Advance tickets only by Dec. 24th. Reservations at www.stpaulgoc.org
*Annunciation Ballroom, 2187 W.14th St., Cleveland. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. $55/adult ($65 at the door); $25 for 17 & under; Free for children 5 & under. Heavy appetizers, midnight champagne, cash bar, auction. Benefit in support of Maria Aslamazi, a Greek transplant patient of the Cleveland Clinic. Live band from Greece. For reservations call Vaso Kozanas (216-215-0656)
COLLEGE CONFERENCE 2015 Dec. 28-31 at Antiochian Village in Bolivar, Penn. Each year during Christmas Break, the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) College Conferences host college students for 4 days of fellowship. This year’s theme is “Modern Martyrs, Witnesses of the Word” Keynote Speaker Sister Vassa Larin, addressing the current-day persecutions of Christians and how we can best aid our Christian brethren across the globe. Register at www.ocf.net
COFFEE WITH SISTER VASSA Log into www.coffeewithsistervassa.com for a YouTube program featuring this amiable Orthodox nun. Segments cover scriptural, liturgical and other topics.
Since July, an icon of St. Panteleimon has traveled to Orthodox Christian homes in Greater Cleveland. St. Panteleimon Orthodox Christian Outreach is looking for more volunteers to take the icon home for a week and to pray the Akathist daily during that week. The service is being offered for the healing of the sick. Participating households will be provided with the service text and a list of names that have been submitted. Volunteers are invited to add as many names to the list as they wish. Names will remain on the prayer list for a minimum of six weeks. If you are interested in participating please call Gerald at 440-941-4850.
Sun., Dec. 6, Sunday School will present its annual Christmas pageant, in church immediately following Divine Liturgy. Students will then be treated to a pancake breakfast with “St. Nick” in the hall, during coffee hour.
The Election Committee has designated Sun., Dec. 6, for Elections to fill the following Parish Council vacancies: Cindy Bountogianis, Angelo Coutris, Ted Loizos, Steve Steffas, Anthony Trakas, and Ageleke Zapis. Voting will take place in the Fellowship Room after Divine Liturgy and until 1 p.m.
The Parish Council members who have one year to complete and shall remain on the Parish Council in 2016 are: Steve Alex, Jeanne Burpulis, Randy Carpenter, James Diamond, Nikolaos Petousis, and Byron T. Spooner.
Tue., Dec. 8, in the Cultural Hall. 12:30 p.m. appetizers, followed by roast pork loin entrée. Potluck side dishes & holiday desserts to be provided by St. Demetrios senior parishioners. To participate in the gift exchange, you should bring a newly purchased, gift wrapped item valued around $10. Donation: 1 canned food item to be given to the needy.
Thu., Dec. 10 in the hall, at 6:30 p.m. All welcome to join us for this fun annual event- All proceeds go to the Philoptochos ministries that support community members in need. Food & refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. Bring a new item to be auction and a friend! For more information, contact Beckygiallourakis@yahoo.com or call 440-610-3516.
Bridge Avenue School, a private Christian Middle School in Cleveland, is in need of tutors to help with literacy. No tutoring experience needed, only a desire to help children learn to read. This school is privately funded for students unable perform well in the Cleveland school system. These children need your time, just once a week for as few or many hours as you can donate. We also help provide lunch for 16 students once a month. If interested contact Philoptochos Literacy Chairperson Janine Lambros at (216)534-6017 or jlambros@roadrunner.com
ESSAY CONTEST The 11th annual St Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine Essay Contest is inviting all high school students to submit an a 1,000 word essay comparing/contrasting the immigrant story of one the New Smyrna Greek colonists who came to America in 1768 and a person they know (family member, friend) How are their stories similar? What was unique? First Prize is $500; Second Prize $250; Third Prize $100. Deadline for submission is Nov. 21, 2015, via email to info@stphotios.com, with a cover page including author’s name, home parish, address, phone and email. Applicants can also send a one paragraph autobiographical statement and photo. Previously submitted essays will not be considered. Go to www.stphotios.org for more details.
PAN-HELLENIC SCHOLARSHIP 40 large awards available to current undergrads of Hellenic descent. Download at www.panhellenicscholarships.org Submission deadline is Feb. 1, 2016.
We are pleased to announce that St. Demetrios now provides Online Giving, a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. Getting started is easy. Go to www.saintdemetriosrr.org, and click our Online Giving link in the upper left corner. When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or visit the ATM on Sundays!
Saint Cecilia was of an illustrious Roman family. On being betrothed to Valerian, she drew him to the Faith of Christ, and he in turn drew his own brother Tiburtius to the same. They contested in martyrdom during the reign of Diocletian, in the year 288.
Philemon, who was from Colossae, a city of Phrygia, was a man both wealthy and noble; Apphia was his wife. Archippus became Bishop of the Church in Colossae. All three were disciples of the Apostle Paul. Onesimus, who was formerly an unbeliever and slave of Philemon, stole certain of his vessels and fled to Rome. However, on finding him there, the Apostle Paul guided him onto the path of virtue and the knowledge of the truth, and sent him back to his master Philemon, to whom he wrote an epistle (this is one of the fourteen epistles of Saint Paul). In this epistle, Paul commended Onesimus to his master and reconciled the two. Onesimus was later made a bishop; in Greece he is honoured as the patron Saint of the imprisoned. All these Saints received their end by martyrdom, when they were stoned to death by the idolaters. Saint Onesimus is also commemorated on February 15.
Saint Amphilochius, who was born in Cappadocia, shone forth in asceticism and divine knowledge even from his youth. He was consecrated Bishop of Iconium in 341, he struggled courageously against the blasphemies of Eunomius, Macedonius the enemy of the Holy Spirit, and the followers of Arius. He was present at the Second Ecumenical Council of the 150 Fathers, which took place in Constantinople, convoked during the reign of Theodosius the Great in the year 381. In 383 Amphilochius wished to persuade the Emperor Theodosius to forbid the Arians from gathering in Constantinople and to commit the churches to the Orthodox, but the Emperor was reluctant to do such a thing. The next time that Amphilochius entered the palace, he addressed Theodosius with proper honour, but slighted his young son Arcadius in his presence. Theodosius was indignant, and said the dishonour shown to his son was equally an insult to himself. To this Saint Amphilochius answered that as he would not suffer an insult to his son, so he ought to believe that God is wroth with those who blaspheme His Only-begotten. Saint Theodosius understood and admired Amphilochius' ingenious device, and he issued the desired edict in September of the same year. Saint Amphilochius, having reached deep old age, reposed in peace about the year 395. Saint Basil the Great wrote many letters to Saint Amphilochius, his friend and Fellow champion of the Faith, and at his request wrote his treatise On the Holy Spirit, which besides demonstrating the divinity of the Holy Spirit and His equality with the Father and the Son, defends the Church's unwritten ancient traditions, such as making the sign of the Cross, turning towards the East in prayer, no kneeling on Sunday, and so forth.
Saint Clement was instructed in the Faith of Christ by the Apostle Peter. He became Bishop of Rome in the year 91, the third after the death of the Apostles. He died as a martyr about the year 100 during the reign of Trajan.
Saint Catherine, who was from Alexandria, was the daughter of Constas (or Cestus). She was an exceedingly beautiful maiden, most chaste, and illustrious in wealth, lineage, and learning. By her steadfast understanding, she utterly vanquished the passionate and unbridled soul of Maximinus, the tyrant of Alexandria; and by her eloquence, she stopped the mouths of the so-called philosophers who had been gathered to dispute with her. She was crowned with the crown of martyrdom in the year 305. Her holy relics were taken by Angels to the holy mountain of Sinai, where they were discovered many years later; the famous monastery of Saint Catherine was originally dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord and the Burning Bush, but later was dedicated to Saint Catherine. According to the ancient usage, Saints Catherine and Mercurius were celebrated on the 24th of this month, whereas the holy Hieromartyrs Clement of Rome and Peter of Alexandria were celebrated on the 25th. The dates of the feasts of these Saints were interchanged at the request of the Church and Monastery of Mount Sinai, so that the festival of Saint Catherine, their patron, might be celebrated more festively together with the Apodosis of the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos. The Slavic Churches, however, commemorate these Saints on their original dates.
St. Stylianos was from Paphlagonia living in the latter 6th century and early 7th century. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ with his whole heart and lived in strict asceticism. When he fell asleep in the Lord, his face shone like the sun and an angel appeared to take his soul to Glory. His prayers have worked many miracles, both during his earthly life and since. He is of special help to children who are ill and to childless couples. He is known as a protector of orphans.
This Saint was from the city of Bythlaba and was of noble birth; he was the closest and most honoured friend of Isdiger (or Yazdegerd) I, King of Persia (reigned 399-420). Though a Christian from his youth, James renounced Christ because he was allured by the King's friendship and flatteries. When his mother and his wife learned of this, they declared to him by letter that they would have nothing more to do with him, since he had preferred a glory that is temporal to the love of Christ. Wounded in soul by these words and coming to himself, the Saint wept over his error, and repudiated the worship of the idols. Therefore, becoming exceedingly wroth, the King - this was Bahram (or Varahran) V (reigned 421-438), Isdiger's son and successor - condemned him to a most bitter death, the likes of which not even a brute beast was ever condemned to: that is, his body was dismembered at every joint of his arms and legs. And so, when he had been cut asunder limb by limb to his very hips and shoulders, the courageous Martyr was finally beheaded, in the year 421.
The righteous Stephen was born in Constantinople in 715 to pious parents named John and Anna. His mother had prayed often to the most holy Theotokos in her church at Blachernae to be granted a son, and one day received a revelation from our Lady that she would conceive the son she desired. When Anna had conceived, she asked the newly-elected Patriarch Germanus (see May 12) to bless the babe in her womb. He said, "May God bless him through the prayers of the holy First Martyr Stephen." At that moment Anna saw a flame of fire issue from the mouth of the holy Patriarch. When the child was born, she named him Stephen, according to the prophecy of Saint Germanus.
Stephen struggled in asceticism from his youth in Bithynia at the Monastery of Saint Auxentius, which was located at a lofty place called Mount Auxentius (see Feb. 14). Because of his extreme labours and great goodness, he was chosen by the hermits of Mount Auxentius to be their leader. The fame of his spiritual struggles reached the ears of all, and the fragrance of his virtue drew many to himself.
During the reign of Constantine V (741-775), Stephen showed his love of Orthodoxy in contending for the Faith. This Constantine was called Copronymus, that is, "namesake of dung," because while being baptized he had soiled the waters of regeneration, giving a fitting token of what manner of impiety he would later embrace. Besides being a fierce Iconoclast, Constantine raised up a ruthless persecution of monasticism. He held a council in 754 that anathematized the holy icons. Because Saint Stephen rejected this council, the Emperor framed false accusations against him and exiled him. But while in exile Saint Stephen performed healings with holy icons and turned many away from Iconoclasm. When he was brought before the Emperor again, he showed him a coin and asked whose image the coin bore. "Mine," said the tyrant. "If any man trample upon thine image, is he liable to punishment?" asked the Saint. When they that stood by answered yes, the Saint groaned because of their blindness, and said if they thought dishonouring the image of a corruptible king worthy of punishment, what torment would they receive who trampled upon the image of the Master Christ and of the Mother of God? Then he threw the coin to the ground and trampled on it. He was condemned to eleven months in bonds and imprisonment. Later, he was dragged over the earth and was stoned, like Stephen the First Martyr; wherefore he is called Stephen the New. Finally, he was struck with a wooden club on the temple and his head was shattered, and thus he gave up his spirit in the year 767.
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