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†) St. Mc. Emilian of Durostorum; St. Cuv. Pamvotranslated

July 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Orthodox calendar, July 18 St. Mc. Emilian of Durostorum During the reign of the pagan emperor Julian (361-363), the one who renounced Christ, he raised a terrible persecution against the Christians, disturbing the whole world. Because, in all the empire of Rome, in all the countries and cities, he ordered that the good-faith Christians of every tribe and language, men and women, of all ages, should be mercilessly put to torture and bitter death.

With an unjust command like this, the God-hating emperor broke the just laws and filled the East and the West with the blood of Christians, which was shed without mercy, starting with anger and enmity against Christ and the Christians.

So, placing oppressive governors in all the cities and countries to torment the Christians, he sent to the city of Durostor, which is near the Danube, a merciless tormentor, named Capitolinus, a loser of men and a lover of idols, who, coming to the city, first entered the idolatry and made a sacrifice to the demons, worshiping those lifeless idols.

"Is there anyone in this city against the gods, professing to be a Christian?"

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Зоран Стојановски

I remember how St. Emilian reported himself to the Capitoline and said that he was a Christian. In those days to say such a thing meant certain death, and he did not hide. May He give us a little of that courage when we need to stand in the faith, even if only a little.

Александр Богданов

Yes, remembering the basins often - Emilian himself went away at Kapitolin and said that he was a Christian, without even asking. It was a scary time, but he didn’t hide it. There is no one and us Lords, yes, no one has given us a little courage from the basin, so we are trying and standing in vyarata.

Илья Смирнов

Yes, that’s right, Emilian himself came out and declared himself a Christian, although no one called him. In our time, such courage doesn’t even take half of it; it would be enough to simply not renounce in a quiet conversation. What do you think is the main difference between that time and ours?

Андрей Смирнов

Yes, Emilian did just that - he came and confessed his faith, although he could have remained silent. These days, probably the most common weakness is when, in a conversation at work or in the family, you simply look away and say nothing. In what cases do you feel that you need to show such courage?

Евгения Комарова

Yes, Andrei, Emilian could have calmly remained silent, but instead he went and declared. This happens to me most often when at school the parents of the students begin to say something completely against the faith in front of the children - then I can no longer look away. At your place of work or at home, when was the last time you had to say something like this openly?

Дарко Николовски

Yes, I remember that part too—he reported himself to the Capitol without being asked. That is the strongest moment of his life for me. And you, Zoran, when is it most difficult for you to say your faith out loud these days?

Георгий Петров

Yes, Emilian really came out himself and said: “I am a Christian,” although he was not touched. The main difference, in my opinion, is that back then they could kill you right away for one word, but now more often they crush you gradually - through work, neighbors, ridicule. What do you think, would we just come out straight away or would we wait for them to ask?

Екатерина Соловьёва

Yes, Andrei, Emilian could have calmly remained silent, but he went and gave himself away. This happens to me most often at work, when customers start joking about “all religions are the same” or “priests only collect money” - then something clicks inside and I quietly but directly say that for me this is not a joke. When was the last time such a moment arose at football with your friends or at home with your mother?

Олег Комаров

Yes, Emilian did exactly that - he went out on his own, although no one was pulling him. I think that now we most often remain silent and wait to be “asked” because we are afraid of losing our jobs or a quiet life. Would you be able to say so directly to your face if suddenly, in your parish or in the kitchen of a restaurant, someone began to openly blaspheme the faith?