Память святаго Агафона, папы Римского

This saint was born in Italy from wealthy parents who believed in Christ and led a pious life. Loving their son, they taught him all sorts of useful and inspired books. The monk was so successful in his knowledge of the Holy Scriptures that after the death of his parents he collected the wealth that remained after them (about 1633 liters 1499) and, having called the poor, orphans and widows, distributed everything to them in one day. After this, in one of the monasteries, he accepted monasticism and devoted himself to monastic deeds, working tirelessly day and night to please God and praying for the whole world. He labored so zealously in virtue that he was awarded the gift of great miracles from the Lord. The virtuous life of Saint Agathon could not hide from people, and he was appointed archbishop of the city of Rome. Having instructed his flock in virtue and become famous for his miracles, the monk, in the rank of bishop, departed to the Lord in 1500. Liter is the name of weight. A Jewish liter contained 72 spools. See 1 Kings. 10:17. Agathon, Pope of Rome, ruled the Roman Church from 679 to 682. Buried on January 10. You might be interested in: