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“I am a forest, and a night of dark trees: but he [or she] who is not afraid of my darkness, will find banks full of roses under my cypresses.”

— Friedrich Nietzsche, from Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for All and None (Ernst Schmeitzner, 1883)

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them0stbitterfruit

Between 1968 and 1971, Our Lady of Zeitoun appeared over the rooftop of St. Mary’s Coptic Church in Cairo, Egypt.

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Aleksander Nordahl

Saint Lucy

Pray for my granddad. He’s orthodox and currently in the hospital for a cancerous tumour in his bowel, and others elsewhere in his body.

Of course! I will keep him in my prayers. Also, there is an Orthodox Christian Church which does a monthly prayer service in front of the Icon of the Mother of God the Pantassa, where you can submit his name for free: https://www.st-marymagdalene.org/prayers-for-the-sick-and-suffering . And I know St Elisabeth Convent do a weekly prayer service in front of the Icon, however there is a recommended donation.

Here also is a prayer you may find comforting to pray for him:

O Lord our God, the Physician of our souls and bodies, look down upon Thy servant (name) and cure him of all infirmities of the flesh, in the Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, with Whom Thou art blessed, together with Thy Most Holy, Gracious, and Life-giving Spirit, always, now and forever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. O God, our help in time of need, Who are just and merciful, and Who inclines to the supplications of His people. Look down upon (name) and have mercy on them and deliver them from the trouble that now besets them. Deal with him not according to his iniquities, but according to Your manifold mercies, for we are the works of Your hands, and You know our weaknesses. I pray to you to grant him Your divine helping grace, and endow him with patience and strength to endure his hardships with complete submission to Your Will. Only You know our misery and sufferings, and to You, our only hope and refuge, we flee for relief and comfort, trusting in Your infinite love and compassion, that in due time, when You know best, You will deliver him from this trouble, and turn his distress into comfort. We then shall rejoice in Your mercy, and exalt and praise Your Holy Name, O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

#prayers for cancer #prayer requests

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Orthodox Christian Icon of the ‘Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God’ otherwise known as ‘Protection of the Theotokos’. You can read the prayer associated with this Icon here.

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#saint dymphna #prayers to saints #demon slayers #prayers for healing #prayers for emotional healing

dymphnafrancis

Happy Feast Day of Saint Dymphna 💚

Saint Dymphna, pray for us!

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Even her wiki page is so badass

“Virgin-Martyr and Vanquisher of Demons”

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Saint Margaret of Antioch (detail)1475

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Today is the Feast Day of Saint Margaret of Antioch

Reverse glass painting likely of Czech, Slovak, or Bohemian origin dating between 1890 and 1930.

It is believed that the person of St. Margaret was invented, but nevertheless she became one of the most popular saints of the Middle Ages. According to legend, Saint Margaret came from Antioch (Turkey). She is mentioned by two names. The reason is that the original name Marina is given in the Greek text as Margaret. Under that name she is known in the Czech lands as the saint of the 14 helpers, who, with an earlier monument on 13. 7. with a legendary pranostika, commemorated the beginning of her.

She grew up without a mother, so her father, a pagan priest, entrusted her to the care of a nanny who was a secret Christian. She raised his daughter in the Christian faith, and when Margaret refused to worship pagan gods, her father threw her out of the house. She went to the mountains, where she contentedly grazed her cattle until a powerful ruler fell in love with her.

She confessed to him that she was a Christian and had not renounced her faith. He therefore had her tortured and thrown into prison, where the devil appeared to her in the form of a hideous dragon. However, Margaret drove him away with a Christian cross and miraculously all her wounds healed overnight. The next day, on the orders of the ruler, Margaret was beheaded (around 305 or 282).

How St. Margaret became the protector of pregnant women, legend:

Just before her death, she promised that pregnant women who would pray to her would ensure that their children would come into the world safely. The truth is that St. Margaret became the protector of pregnant women. Perhaps this was also connected with the experience that St. Margaret had with the dragon: the dragon - the devil swallowed the girl, but then spit her out after a while, because her long hair caused unbearable scratching in his throat. Then the girl rejected him with the sign of the cross and the dragon fell - according to today's tradition, into hell. The fact that St. Margaret is the patron saint of pregnant women can also be symbolic in connection with the harvest and a rich harvest.

Folk superstition:

It was customary to light and sacrifice "Margaret's candle" during childbirth to protect the family. As long as it was burning, it was believed that the woman was protected. The pains of childbirth were eased by "Margaret's belt"

She is the patron saint of farmers, nurses, girls, mothers and wives, a helper in difficult childbirth, against infertility, facial diseases and wounds, an intercessor for the fulfillment of all wishes. She is usually depicted with a cross in her hand and a dragon - a symbol of evil or the devil - lies at her feet, sometimes it sits on her hand. Other attributes are: a cross on her crown, a sword, a palm tree, a pearl and the already mentioned dragon.

Art:

Podmalba se sv. Markétou

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Feast Day of Saint Margaret of Antioch

July 20 was traditionally celebrated across much of Europe as the feast day of Saint Margaret of Antioch, one of the most beloved saints of the medieval Christian world. Known as a virgin martyr, Margaret was remembered for her faith, courage, and refusal to abandon Christianity despite persecution.

According to tradition, Margaret was martyred during the Roman persecutions, and her legend became especially popular during the Middle Ages. She was honored as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, a group of saints believed to provide protection against various dangers and illnesses. Her story inspired devotion throughout Europe, with churches and communities celebrating her feast day for centuries.

Saint Margaret became especially associated with childbirth and expectant mothers, who prayed to her for protection and safe delivery. Her popularity grew among medieval women, and she remained a powerful symbol of faith, strength, and hope. Although some details of her life are considered legendary, her influence on Christian devotion and medieval culture has endured.

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fierysword

A small Pinterest collage I made of Saint Marina with music I found fitting! She was tortured after rejecting the romantic advances of a Roman official. She’s often depicted as defeating the devil.

Song: labour by Paris Paloma

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Happy feast day to Saint Marina, the Demon Slayer!

angelinexv

I watched Carrie for the first time last winter and I was so obsessed with it so I made this edit and since this song is blowing up I might as well just post it

#Carrie #Ethel Cain