Reading= Phil 1:21-30 Gospel = Mt 5:1-12

Sanctoral Cycle

St. George Maronite Catholic Church Oct. 20th.

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SAINT SHALITA (ARTIMIUS)
Synaxarion for Memorials without a Proper Office:

Shalita, who is also known as Artemius, was born in the fourth century. He achieved high rank in the Roman army and was eventually given responsibility for the Roman troops stationed in Egypt. He remained a faithful Christian despite the danger of losing his position and even his life. He was summoned before the emperor in Antioch for having destroyed the temples and idols of the pagan gods. It is said that his body was taken to Constantinople by Arista, who was a deacon of the Church in Antioch.

May the faithful prayers of St. Shalita enlighten us. Amen.