Holy Apostle James, son of Alphaeus; St. Andronicus and his wife, St. Athanasia of Egypt

Orthodox Calendar October 9 Holy Apostle James, the son of Alphaeus, one of the Twelve Apostles He was the brother of the holy Evangelist Matthew. He heard the Lord’s words and witnessed His miracles.

After the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Apostle James Alphaeus and the Apostle Andrew the First-Called (November 30), made missionary journeys preaching in Judea, Edessa, Gaza, Eleutheropolis, proclaiming the Gospel, healing all sorts of sickness and disease, and converting many to the path of salvation.

Saint James finished his apostolic work In the Egyptian city of Ostrachina, where he was crucified by the pagans.

Troparion — Tone 3 Holy Apostle James, entreat the merciful God to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Saint Andronicus and his wife Athanasia of Egypt Saint Athanasia is commemorated by the Church together with her husband, Saint Andronicus. They were two devout Christians who lived in Antioch in the 6th century. They lived comfortably, but at the same time, they helped the poor.

Their two children, a girl and a boy, both died at the age of 12. Saint Athanasia was overcome with great sorrow and spent the night at her children’s tomb in…