#smaragdus

[thesynaxarium]

Today we celebrate the Venerable Euphrosyne of Alexandria. When Saint Euphrosyne came of age, her father (the future Saint Paphnutius) wanted her to marry, but she wholeheartedly desired to become a monastic. Secretly fleeing her father's house, she went to a male monastery dressed as a eunuch called Smaragdus. She chose a male monastery, feeling that her father would find her if she was hidden in a female one. Her father eventually came to this monastery, distraught and asking for consolation for his lost daughter. The abbot recommended he talk to the eunuch Smaragdus (not knowing that this was his actual daughter). Saint Paphnutius poured his heart out on many occasions to the "monk" and only after 38 years in strict asceticism and solitude did the Holy Euphrosyne reveal to her father her true identity. This was on her deathbed, asking that only he prepare her for her body for burial. Having reverently buried his daughter, Saint Paphnutius then distributed his wealth and accepted tonsure, struggling in the very cell his daughter occupied until his eventual martyrdom. May the venerable saints intercede for us always + #saint #saints #euphrosyne #paphnutius #monk #nun #smaragdus #disguise #ascetic #asceticism #alexandria #egypt #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Alexandria, Egypt) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUNeeH7sFFu/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thesynaxarium]

Today we celebrate the Venerable Euphrosyne of Alexandria. When Saint Euphrosyne came of age, her father (the future Saint Paphnutius) wanted her to marry, but she wholeheartedly desired to become a monastic. Secretly fleeing her father's house, she went to a male monastery dressed as a eunuch called Smaragdus. She chose a male monastery, feeling that her father would find her if she was hidden in a female one. Her father eventually came to this monastery, distraught and asking for consolation for his lost daughter. The abbot recommended he talk to the eunuch Smaragdus (not knowing that this was his actual daughter). Saint Paphnutius poured his heart out on many occasions to the "monk" and only after 38 years in strict asceticism and solitude did the Holy Euphrosyne reveal to her father her true identity. This was on her deathbed, asking that only he prepare her for her body for burial. Having reverently buried his daughter, Saint Paphnutius then distributed his wealth and accepted tonsure, struggling in the very cell his daughter occupied until his eventual martyrdom. May the venerable saints intercede for us always + #saint #saints #euphrosyne #paphnutius #monk #nun #smaragdus #disguise #ascetic #asceticism #alexandria #egypt #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Alexandria, Egypt) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFhwt8lpW8z/?igshid=e6nxo28xkgdf

[thesynaxarium]

Today we celebrate the Venerable Euphrosyne of Alexandria. When Saint Euphrosyne came of age, her father (the future Saint Paphnutius) wanted her to marry, but she wholeheartedly desires to become a monastic. Secretly fleeing her father's house, she went to a male monastery dressed as a eunuch called Smaragdus. She chose a male monastery, feeling that her father would find her if she was hidden in a female one. Her father eventually came to this monastery, distraught and asking for consolation for his lost daughter. The abbot recommended he talk to the eunuch Smaragdus (not knowing that this was his actual daughter). Saint Paphnutius poured his heart out on many occasions to the "monk" and only after 38 years in strict asceticism and solitude did the Holy Euphrosyne reveal to her father her true identity. This was on her deathbed, asking that only he prepare her for her body for burial. Having reverently buried his daughter, Saint Paphnutius then distributed his wealth and accepted tonsure, struggling in the very cell his daughter occupied until his eventual martyrdom. May the venerable saints intercede for us always + #saint #saints #euphrosyne #paphnutius #monk #nun #smaragdus #disguise #ascetic #asceticism #alexandria #egypt #orthodox #sophia

[incorrectmemes]

Alyona: What do I get? Smaragdus: A night of fashion, mischief, mayhem, and possible death. Alyona: Not sure about the last one. Smaragdus: It won't be your death. Alyona: Let me get my coat.

[incorrectmemes]

Smaragdus: I realize this may seem hypocritical coming from me but there are ways to deal with problems other than 'stab it with a sword' or 'set it on fire'. Alyona: Okay, so I should use poison. Smaragdus: No, that's not what I meant. Alyona, nodding sagely: You're right, poison's for cowards. I'll use my fists and punch 'em in the face. Smaragdus: *deep sighing*

[incorrectmemes]

Alyona: What you're feeling are pangs of guilt. Smaragdus: What? Alyona: Guilt. Oh, boy. Okay, how am I gonna explain this one? Uh, guilt is an emotion that. . .okay. Jumping ahead. An emotion is something that--- Smaragdus: Hey, hey, hey. Come on. I know what guilt is. It's one of those touchy-feely words that people throw around that don't really mean anything. You know, like "maternal" and "addiction".

[incorrectmemes]

Lazzaro: Your greatest strength and your greatest weakness is the same thing: You see the good in everyone. You look at me and know things about my life even those closest to me will never know. You have ripped me open and shown me my heart. I don't know what to do with that. I don't know how to feel. Alyona:. . . Alyona: Wow, that quote is so deep you can bury everyone Smaragdus has ever killed in it. Lazzaro: Do you always have to make stupid jokes? Alyona: May I offer some tasteless commentary and unwanted advice instead?

[incorrectmemes]

Smaragdus: I feel like I have died and gone to heaven.

Alyona: I have that dream, too, but you go in the other direction.