†) Venerable Saints Daniel and Misael from Turnu Monastery; Martyr Charitina

Orthodox Calendar October 5 Venerable Saints Daniel and Misael from Turnu Monastery Venerable Hermits Saints Daniel and Misael were born in the second half of the sixteenth century in the region of Oltenia.

Still in their youth, they were lovers of struggles for the sake of God and willing to attain to holy life, having a fiery love for our Saviour Jesus Christ and His Immaculate Mother.

Wherefore, complying with the holy commandment of the Lord: Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me (Matthew 16:24), they left their homes, their parents, brethren, relatives and friends, and entered Cozia Monastery as novices, living in obedience and humbleness, following the Son of God, Who became obedient for us, unto death on a cross (Philippians 2:8).

They have learned the mystery of struggles, gaining the gift of prayer and love of God.

Thus, according to the monastic order, they went through every spiritual feat, they obeyed to their abbot and brethren, being living ascetic examples. Not long after they had entered the monastery, for their many labours and their diligence for God, they have become worthy of the much desired…