† St. Great Mc. Mine; St. Mc. Victor, Vichentie and Stefanida; St. Cuv. Theodore the Studitetranslated

Orthodox calendar November 11 Holy Great Martyr Mina He was Egyptian by birth, from the city of Nichios, near Memphis. He lived in the time of the emperors Diocletian and Maximian (284-305). His father's name was Eudoxie and he was the son of the governor Pludianes. Although he was the son of a governor, Eudoxius was known for his virtue and kindness.

Saint Mina's mother was called Eufimia, a faithful woman who spent her time in prayer and good deeds. He often fasted until the evening. He always found the opportunity to give alms to the poor: the sick, orphans, widows and foreigners. But she was barren, and that's why she often prayed with great fervency for the birth of a son. Once, with tearful eyes, she prayed more persistently to have at least one child.

Arriving in front of the icon of the Mother of God, and humbly continuing his prayer for the birth of sons, he heard the voice of the Baby Jesus saying: "Amen". Indeed, God fulfilled their prayer and so they had a son who was born in the year 285, receiving the name of Mina. The birthday of the Holy Martyr Mina was a day of great joy. Then, his father ordered the release of some of the captives and increased charity towards the orphans...