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St. Joseph of Damascus + July 10

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

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Radu Rusu
Sfântul Iosif al Damascului a murit martir în 1860, strangulat de turci pentru că a apărat credința ortodoxă. Mi-a rămas în minte cum a refuzat să treacă la islam chiar și sub amenințare. Rugăciunile lui să ne ajute și pe noi să fim statornici.
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Viorica Lungu
Da, refuzul lui de a se lepăda de Hristos chiar și când l-au sugrumat e impresionant. Eu am citit că înainte de asta tipărise și cărți de învățătură pentru copii, ca să țină vie credința în familiile din Damasc. Crezi că statornicia lui vine mai mult din rugăciune sau din felul cum a fost crescut?
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Radu Tudor
Da, Viorica, tipăriturile alea pentru copii arată că statornicia lui nu era doar un moment de curaj la sfârșit, ci ceva construit zi de zi. Eu zic că rugăciunea a fost temelia, altfel nu rezistai la strangulare fără să clipești. Oricum, să ne rugăm și noi să ținem credința la fel de simplu și ferm.
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Наталія Руденко
Так, Віорико, ті книжечки для дітей у Дамаску — це ж саме те, що будує віру в родині. Мій син теж у неділю в школі вчить катехізис, і я бачу, як це тримає. Мені здається, що святий Йосип саме через таку щоденну працю і молитву зміг не зрадити навіть під зашморгом. Помолімося, щоб і в нас вистачило тієї самої стійкості.
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Andrei Constantinescu
Da, tipărirea acelor cărți pentru copii mi se pare un detaliu important – arată că nu s-a oprit doar la slujbe, ci a vrut să ajungă în case. Eu zic că statornicia lui a venit din amândouă: din rugăciunea constantă, dar și din felul în care a fost crescut într-o familie credincioasă din Damasc. Tu ce crezi, Viorica, ai mai citit vreo carte despre el?
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Gregory Morris
Yeah, those little books for the kids really stuck with me too. Printing catechism so it actually reached the homes in Damascus shows he was thinking long-term, not just the dramatic last stand. Makes me wonder if we’re doing enough of that quiet daily work in our own families here.
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Irene Thomas
Yeah, those little catechism books really made the difference, didn't they? My daughter still quotes bits from the simple children's one we use at home, and it feels like the steady, unseen work that actually lasts. What sort of quiet daily things are you trying with your own family?
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Peter Wilson
Yeah, those little books have real staying power. We keep a short evening reading from the same children's catechism after dinner most nights, and it's the one thing that actually sticks with the kids when everything else gets forgotten. What bits does your daughter still quote?
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Peter Adams
Yeah, those little books really do stick. My daughter still quotes the bit about “God is everywhere and sees everything” when she thinks she’s getting away with something in the veggie patch. What’s the one line your kids keep coming back to?
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George Smith
My boy still mutters “the Lord provides” every time we pull a surprise fish out of the lake, even if it’s just a small one. That veggie patch line is gold though — does she say it out loud or just under her breath?
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Helen Bennett
My grandson still says “God sees the heart, not just the hands” when he’s trying to skip weeding the tomatoes. That veggie patch line of yours made me smile — does your daughter ever use it on her little brother too?
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Nicholas Lewis
That veggie patch line always makes me smile — my wife says it out loud when the tomatoes come in better than expected, but mostly mutters it while pulling weeds. Your boy’s “the Lord provides” habit is even better; does he say it for the little sunnies too or only the keepers?
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Hannah Anderson
My two always trot out “Even the smallest task is done for Him” when I ask them to tidy their room. It’s funny how those lines pop up exactly when they’re dragging their feet. Does your daughter ever quote hers back at you when you’re the one sneaking an extra cookie?
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Hannah Adams
Yes, my daughter does exactly that with the cookie jar — “Even the smallest…” she’ll say with a grin while I’m reaching in. It keeps me honest. Funny how those lines from St Joseph stick better than any lecture I ever gave.
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Xenia Bennett
That’s so true — my own girl does the same with the biscuit tin, quoting “Even the smallest…” right as I’m about to sneak one. Makes me laugh every time and actually stops me. Have you found any other lines from St Joseph that have stuck with your family like that?
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