August 13: Feast of Saint Irene the Queentranslated

Today, August 13, the Church celebrates the performance of the Transfiguration of Christ the Savior and the collection of the relics of Saint Maximus the Confessor. It also honors the memory of Saint Irene the Queen, the later Foreign Nun, as well as Saint Seridos, the abbot of the long-suffering Gaza, who was an excellent and virtuous ascetic. Due to his great virtues, he became the professor of the community, where many fathers shone with their ascetic life.

Saint Maximus the Confessor was born in Constantinople in 580 AD. from rich and noble parents. He carried out brilliant theological, philological and philosophical studies. He was one of the great Church Fathers and Teachers of the 6th century,

Agia Irini lived in the 12th century AD. adorned with various virtues. This impressed Alexios Komnenos. He married her to John's son, called Kaloioanni because of his many gifts.

The virtuous queen spent generously on charitable works. He even went quietly to poor huts, to give money, but also spiritual support. He built nursing homes and guest houses, and provided for their financial support and maintenance.

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