Monastic Martyr Timothy of Esphigmenou
A monastic martyr of Esphigmenou Monastery on Mount Athos, of whom no detailed life survives.
A monastic martyr of Esphigmenou Monastery on Mount Athos, of whom no detailed life survives.
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As a venerable and proven ascetic, as an honorable and renowned martyr,
and as a model of the desert life, O most exalted Timothy,
we sing hymns of praise to you,
for you have trampled upon serpents.
Text used with permission of the Orthodox Church in America (oca.org).
The image of God was truly preserved in you, O Father,
for you took up the Cross and followed Christ.
By so doing you taught us to disregard the flesh for it passes away
but to care instead for the soul, since it is immortal.
Therefore your spirit, venerable Timothy, rejoices with the angels.
Text used with permission of the Orthodox Church in America (oca.org).