Sept. 2nd. Reading= Rom 9:14-22 Gospel = Jn 12:44-50

Sanctoral Cycle

St. George Maronite Catholic Church

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SAINT MAMMAS
Synaxarion for Memorials without a Proper Office:

St. Mammas

Mammas was born of Christian parents; his mother brought him into the world while in prison for her faith in Christ. After his mother's death another Christian woman took care of him. He was a shepherd and was loved by all the peasants for his good humor. He was arrested because he was a Christian and the judge demanded that he burn incense to idols, but Mammas refused. After undergoing severe torture he was beheaded in the year 279 at the age of 15. Many miracles are attributed to him and one of the more ancient churches of Mount Lebanon is dedicated to him: The Church of Saint Mammas at Ehden, dating from the year 748.

May the prayers of St. Mammas be with us. Amen.