Today we also celebrate the Holy Unmercenary Healers Zenaïs and Philonella. Saints Zenaïs and Philonella were sisters and blood relatives of the Apostle Paul. In their native city of Tarsus, they studied all available learning, especially in the field of medicine. They soon began to heal people with their prayers without any form of payment. Because of this, the citizens of the surrounding areas began to flock to the holy women. Not only were they healing the people's bodies, but also their souls by preaching and converting them to Christ. One night, a group of impious men were sent out of jealousy to stone the holy women to death. Thus, the Venerable Zenaïs and Philonella gave up their souls to the Lord. May they intercede for us all + #saint #saints #zenais #philonella #apostle #apostlepaul #paul #saintpaul #unmercenary #unmercenaries #healer #heal #preach #preacher #gospel #medicine #knowledge #tarsus #relatives #sisters #orthodox #sophia