Martyr Alevtina (Valentina) of Caesarea (Palestinian).

Martyr Alevtina (Valentina) of Caesarea (Palestinian)

The Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Alevtina on July 16, old style / July 29, new style

Very little is known about Saint Alevtina (Valentina) of Caesarea, as well as about many other Christian martyrs who suffered for the faith in the first centuries.

The world in which Saint Alevtina (Valentina) lived was not friendly. Ordinary residents of villages and cities treated Christians with distrust. They considered the followers of Christ to be atheists who commit the most terrible things, including murder and incest.

How to pray to Saint Alevtina:

A short prayer to Saint Alevtina, Aleftina for every day

Pray to God for me, holy servant of God Alevtina, as I diligently resort to you, an ambulance and prayer book for my soul.

Prayers to the Saints

Memory: July 16 / 29

During the persecution of Christians by Emperor Maximinus, Alevtina was first condemned to hard work in the quarries, then, together with other confessors of Christ, they were brought to Caesarea in Palestine, where, after terrible torture, the martyr was burned. They pray to her to strengthen faith in persecution and captivity.

Troparion to the Martyr Alevtina of Caesarea, tone 4:

Your Lamb, Jesus, Alevtina calls with a great voice: I love You, my Bridegroom, and, seeking You, I suffer, and I am crucified, and I am buried in Your Baptism, and I suffer for Your sake, for I reign in You, and I die for You, and I live with You, but as an immaculate sacrifice, accept me, sacrificed to You with love. Through prayers, as the Merciful, save our souls.

Kontakion to the Martyr Alevtina of Caesarea, tone 2:

Your all-honorable temple, as if you have found spiritual healing, all the faithful cry out loudly to you, the great martyr Alevtina, pray to Christ God unceasingly for all of us.

Prayer to the martyr Alevtina of Caesarea

Oh, long-suffering and wise martyr of Christ Alevtino! Now, in honor of your holy memory, we, sinners and unworthy ones, diligently run to you and pray with the tenderness of our hearts. You loved our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ more than all earthly blessings, and you faithfully followed Him through all your life, nourishing your soul with Divine grace. Ask us also from Christ God for the grace that enlightens us, so that we may be overshadowed by it in faith and piety, and in the labors of chastity and love we will succeed and serve Christ in His neighbors by sweating without laziness. Pray to Christ the Savior that we may also be vouchsafed to complete our earthly journey in this time without stumbling, and to end our life in peace and repentance, so that having lived on earth, we will be vouchsafed eternal and blessed life in heaven, and there together with you and with all the saints we will praise The Trinity is Consubstantial and indivisible, and let us sing the One Divinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Hagiographic and scientific-historical literature about the martyr Alevtina of Caesarea:

• Martyr Alevtina of Caesarea– Pravoslavie.Ru

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History and meaning of the icon of St. Alevtina

The Holy Martyr Alevtina, also known as Valentina, was canonized in the first centuries of the spread of the Christian faith. She was an ordinary but deeply religious woman who abandoned pagan gods and found peace and tranquility in prayers to the true God. The icon of Saint Alevtina is found in many Orthodox churches.

The worldly path of the martyr

In the biographies of the holy martyrs, only a small mention of Alevtina has been preserved. This was a young woman who lived in the territory of Egypt conquered by the Romans around the end of the 3rd - beginning of the 4th century AD. e. In those days, the province of Egypt was ruled by procurators appointed from Rome itself; they often had greater power than the emperor himself and therefore could commit any atrocities in the territories subordinate to them. Alevtina's life occurred during the reign of the Roman emperor Maximin II Galerius (305-313).

Holy Martyr Alevtina (Valentina)

This emperor was known for his cruelty and tireless attempts to eradicate Christian teaching throughout the Roman Empire. Christians were subjected to all kinds of torture and abuse. It was in those days that the idea of ​​giving the disobedient to be torn to pieces by beasts first arose. Those who refused to worship pagan monuments and make sacrifices faced grueling work in the quarries, years of imprisonment and death.

Alevtina was one of those who could not go against her faith. According to one version, she, her sister Chionia and the martyr Paul were brought to Caesarea in Palestine, where they were tortured. Both sisters retained their faith and were burned at the stake as unrepentant criminals; the martyr Paul died by the sword. This event took place around 308 AD. e.

According to another version, Alevtina and her friends in misfortune, Paul and Yennath, were caught and convicted as preaching the Christian faith. Women were placed in quarries. The pagans did not lose hope of returning the wicked who had renounced the gods under the protection of Mars, Jupiter and Venus.

In this regard, Christian women were asked to renounce their faith, in return they were promised freedom and life. Hennatha was the first to be called in for questioning. The woman refused to renounce her faith, for which she was severely punished. Her body was tortured with whips and then left to be torn to pieces by the crowd.

Alevtina's fate was even more unenviable; the martyr was brought to a pagan temple, where she had to make sacrifices to the gods. But instead of following the order of her tormentors, Alevtina turned her back to the sacrificial altar and threw a stone at it. The woman was beaten and then executed. The same fate befell the martyr Paul, who also refused to worship the pagan gods. On February 23 (10), 308, the heads of the martyrs were cut off.

What is shown?

Saint Alevtina of Caesarea is depicted in Orthodox iconography as a woman with somewhat emaciated features. Her head is covered with a light veil, she herself is dressed in orange, sometimes dark red robes. In her right hand she clutches a cross, her left hand is hidden under her robe.

The martyr Alevtina has long been known as the intercessor of women with the names Valentina and Alevtina. Everyone who needs help and support in family or work matters turns to the icon of the martyr. The day of celebration is July 29 (16). It is on this day that you need to come to church and, standing at the icon of Alevtina, ask for her blessing on everything that worries the human heart.

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but he moved it for the glory of Christ, as a testimony to God’s glory,

stands on a par with the exploits of those martyrs of early Christianity,

about whom history has preserved more information.

heavenly patron, will be your protector and intercessor before God.

and unwanted events.

Jesus Christ and the Mother of God, will protect from despondency, sorrows, comfort the soul,

will return confidence, and with it joy, and this is the key to strengthening one’s own strength

in overcoming many of the problems of our time.

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and the Mother of God, they are our first helpers and intercessors.

It is they who help her to the Throne of God - our saints, praying to God for us.

a quick helper and prayer book for my soul.

to his patron saint, who should be known and understood.

I love you, my bridegroom, and seeking you, I suffer and crucify myself,

and I am buried in Your baptism, and I suffer for Your sake, so that I may reign in You,

and I die for Thee, and live with Thee; but accept me as a blameless sacrifice,

lovingly surrendering to You. Through prayers, as the Merciful, save our souls.

you endured for Christ.

There is no exact information about the (Palestinian)

Like other martyrs of the first times of Christianity, very little is known.

her feat, and therefore believers baptized in her holy name often have her icon

is located among other home icons so that you can always

turn to your heavenly patroness.

Maximina II Galerius-Valeria, nicknamed Daia, nephew of Galerius Gaius.

in relation to Christians.

and Egypt. Here Emperor Maximin began a severe persecution of Christians,

like all his predecessors.

the year was 308 after Christ. – there were also holy sisters who were taken into custody

his soldiers sent him to a quarry, where the work was so hard that not everyone

the men stood it.

They prayed earnestly, and the Lord gave them strength to withstand these trials.

the sun cannot turn away the followers of Christ from testifying to their faith.

during which everyone, including Alevtina and Khionia, again showed strength

spirit and an unshakable desire to follow Christ in the torment that was for them

“I die for You, Christ God, and I live with You” -

and this is the whole truth of the primacy of spiritual life over physical life.

and the Holy Martyr Paul, who was with them, and in information about those events

mentioned together with her sisters, they were executed by beheading with a sword.

about amazement at that pristine, uncompromising purity of faith,

what a life in their hearts!

which is understandable, why it aroused either rage or fear in their persecutors,

which they covered with the same rage, or awe and recognition

the power of the One God, which led them to Christianity -

The clearest example of this is the story of the Apostle Paul, the great holy sage.

(Palestinian) and her sister Chionia - another confirmation,

testimony that the Lord does not abandon those who follow Him.

carried on their head, similar to that with which Christ was crowned

in His agony on the cross. And also he becomes the crown of glory,

with which the Lord will crown them upon their ascension to Him.

but what moves people when the highest moral force gives them the opportunity

endure the most severe torments and not renounce oneself as a person who has realized

that he was created “in His image and likeness” - “And God created man in the image

He created it for himself, in the image of God; male and female he created them"

in absolute accordance with Himself.

to decide to renounce Him means to renounce oneself -

dehumanize, die alive.

that for them the question of choice was simply irrelevant.

Having felt His silent presence, they could not live “as people all live.”

they sacrifice everything, even physical existence:

regain your original image in order to be there, in that mountainous House,

where the Lord wants to see all His children!

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Troparion to Alevtina of Caesarea

Your Lamb, Jesus, Valentina calls with a great voice: I love You, my Bridegroom, and, seeking You, I suffer, and I am crucified, and I am buried in Your Baptism, and I suffer for Your sake, for I reign in You, and I die for You, and I live with You, but as an immaculate sacrifice, accept me, sacrificed to You with love. Through prayers, as the Merciful, save our souls.

Kontakion of Alevtina of Caesarea

Your all-honorable temple, as if you have found spiritual healing, all the faithful cry out loudly to you, the great martyr Valentina, pray to Christ God unceasingly for all of us.

Prayer to Alevtina of Caesarea

Oh, long-suffering and wise martyr of Christ Valentino! Now, in honor of your holy memory, we, sinners and unworthy ones, diligently run to you and pray with the tenderness of our hearts. You loved our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ more than all earthly blessings, and you faithfully followed Him through all your life, nourishing your soul with Divine grace. Ask us also from Christ God for the grace that enlightens us, so that we may be overshadowed by it in faith and piety, and in the labors of chastity and love we will succeed and serve Christ in His neighbors by sweating without laziness. Pray to Christ the Savior that we may also be vouchsafed to complete our earthly journey in this time without stumbling, and to end our life in peace and repentance, so that having lived on earth, we will be vouchsafed eternal and blessed life in heaven, and there together with you and with all the saints we will praise The Trinity is Consubstantial and indivisible, and let us sing the One Divinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Alevtina (Valentina) of Caesarea

Day of Remembrance: July 16

Alevtina (Valentina) of Caesarea

The holy martyrs Paul, Alevtina and Chionia came from Egypt. During the persecution of Christians by Emperor Maximin (305-313), they were brought to Caesarea in Palestine. Without the slightest fear of the ruler, they confessed themselves to be followers of Christ. In 308, the sisters Alevtina and Chionia were burned after merciless torture, and Paul was beheaded.

Troparion. To the martyrs.

The lambs of words / brought to the Lamb and the Shepherd through torment to Christ, / ended the course, and kept the faith. / Meanwhile, today with a joyful soul we commemorate, most wonderful, / your holy memory, / magnifying Christ.

Troparion. One martyr.

Thy lamb, Jesus, [name of the rivers], / calls with a great voice: / I love Thee, my bridegroom, / and seeking Thee I suffer, / and I am crucified and buried in Thy baptism, / and I suffer for Thy sake, / for I reign in Thee, and I die for You, / yes, and I live with You: / but as an immaculate sacrifice, accept me with love, sacrificed to You. / Through prayers, / as you are merciful, save our souls.

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Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

Seeing the Lord fill your soul with wondrous power, show you, O praiseworthy Valentino, the most steadfast adamant, and courageously confess the true faith in Christ Jesus, together with the holy virgins Hennatha and Paul, singing to Him: Alleluia.

With your mind, enlightened by God, you knew, holy martyr Valentino, that idols cannot save your soul. When the hour of your trial came, you were handed over to the court of the infidels, where the ruler Firmilian accused you of disrespect for the pagan gods. But you, brought to a pagan temple to worship an idol, rejected you and boldly threw the stone into the idol’s altar, exclaiming: “Only Christ saved my soul!” Moreover, glorifying your great faith, we cry:

Rejoice, glorious daughter of Caesarea.

Rejoice, you have glorified your earthly Fatherland with your feat.

Rejoice, you who courageously suffered for Christ.

Rejoice, preserved by His grace.

Rejoice, having put the enemy to shame with the help of God.

Rejoice, you who have given your soul into the hands of God.

Rejoice, you who shed your blood on the earth.

Rejoice, glorified in heaven by the Son of God.

Rejoice, for you dwell with the virgins in the presence of the saints.

Rejoice, for with them you eternally praise Christ.

Rejoice, you who enjoy incorruptible blessings.

Rejoice, you who intercede for us will also be heirs.

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

The power of the Most High has given you, wondrous martyr, strengthening your body against severe suffering, so that you do not fear the cruel rebuke. You went to the torment, like to the wedding feast, with joy, so that you might inherit the Kingdom of Heaven and sing gratefully with the Angels: Alleluia.

Having strong hope only in the One God, the lamb of Christ Valentino, you did not obey the order of the tormentor to offer the sacrifice to a vile idol and you were not afraid of the coming torment. Moreover, marveling at the strength of your spirit, which abides in your weak body, we sing to you with emotion:

Rejoice, you who endured great torment.

Rejoice, you who have remained faithful to Christ.

Rejoice, you who suffered a lot for His sake.

Rejoice, you who joyfully received the crown of martyrdom from Him in heaven.

Rejoice, you who loved Christ with all your heart.

Rejoice, you who did not spare His life for His sake.

Rejoice, wonderfully protected by the Angel of God.

Rejoice, ever beloved by the Lord.

Rejoice, you who dedicated your youth to Christ.

Rejoice, you who shed your blood for Him.

Rejoice, you who dwell in His Kingdom forever.

Rejoice, you who pray for us in the heavenly abodes.

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

The storm of rage and wrath of your tormentor cannot shake the temple of your soul, passion-bearer of Christ, which is based on the solid stones of Christ’s faith. Likewise, even in fierce suffering, strengthened by the Lord, you have maintained your undoubted faith, singing the victorious song: Alleluia.

Hearing your cruel tormentor, the wonderful martyr Valentino, as you sing faithfully of the Lord Jesus, like a fierce serpent rushing towards your meek soul, hoping with sweet flattery to catch you in his net, but having succeeded in nothing, he became extremely angry and betrayed you to fierce suffering. We, who are compassionate with you, say with tears:

Rejoice, strengthened by the power of Christ.

Rejoice, for this reason you were not overcome by the tormentor.

Rejoice, you who endured the fire of torment.

Rejoice, you who burned with love for God.

Rejoice, thou who has known the sweetness of that love.

Rejoice, you who accomplished the suffering feat for the sake of Christ.

Rejoice, fiercely beaten in the ribs.

Rejoice, you who surprised the tormentors with your patience.

Rejoice, former imitator of Christ's passion.

Rejoice, abiding with Him forever in Heaven.

Rejoice, you who have shown the image of love and courage in yourself.

Rejoice, you who teach us to think about things above.

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

You appeared as a God-bearing star, ever-memorable martyr, when you enlightened many with the light of the faith of Christ. Oh, wonderful holy virgin, you are shining in heaven with your soul at the throne of God, praying for us, so that the light of true faith shines in our humble hearts, singing the song to the Creator of light: Alleluia.

Seeing the wicked tormentor of your great faith, the martyr of Christ Valentino, betrayed you to the suffering that you bravely endured, joyfully betraying your soul in the hand of your Lord. We, remembering your glorious victory over the enemy of the human race, cry out to you:

Rejoice, you who preserved your faith in Christ to the end.

Rejoice, you who have tasted the sweetness of heaven.

Rejoice, numbered among the holy virgins.

Rejoice, honored with great glory in heaven.

Rejoice, you who have walked the narrow path to the Kingdom of Heaven.

Rejoice, you who joyfully entered into the joy of your Lord.

Rejoice, you who show us the image of patience.

Rejoice, you who help those who love God in everything.

Rejoice, you who always teach us to glorify Him.

Rejoice, you who put good thoughts into our minds.

Rejoice, you who despise this world and all its charms.

Rejoice, and all worldly and fleeting things calling us to reject us.

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

The whole Christian world preaches your glorious deeds, O valentine Valentino, in whose image you glorified Christ our God, and to whom you now sing in indescribable glory a song of praise: Alleluia.

You shone with great zeal for God the Almighty, the martyr of Christ Valentino, for this sake you counted all the threats and reproaches as nothing, and you were beheaded by the sword, together with the holy virgin Hennatha, walking joyfully, you thanked the Lord with all your heart, as if you were worthy to receive the crown of martyrdom. Moreover, looking at the great strength of your soul, we say to you with love:

Rejoice, thou who has pleased God in everything.

Rejoice, you who walked holy and blameless before Him.

Rejoice, guided by the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice, enlightened by the light of Christ.

Rejoice, you who counted idols into your minds.

Rejoice, pagan gods who have trampled.

Rejoice, for you have put the idolaters to shame.

Rejoice, for through you I have learned to worship the One Lord.

Rejoice, for you were not afraid of torment and cruel death.

Rejoice, for through beheading of the sword you were united with the Lord.

Rejoice, you instruct us to live in piety.

Rejoice, you strengthen us in true faith.

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

Although the Master and Lord of Glory will reveal you, holy martyrs Valentino, Hennafo and Pavlo, like lamps shining in the darkness and enlightening everyone with the light of Christ, calling you to the suffering feat, so that those who see your courage and your firm faith will repent of their errors and together with the elect let them cry: Alleluia.

The new miracle was witnessed by the people of the city of Caesarea, seeing the holy martyrs courageously enduring all suffering for Christ. For this reason, having seen their great faith, many believed in the Lord, exclaiming: “Great is the Christian God!” We, however, give them this praise:

Rejoice, holy passion-bearers, who brought many to Christ.

Rejoice in yourself, as you have adorned the church sky with stars.

Rejoice, you who shine in the face of the saints.

Rejoice, you who continually plead with God for us.

Rejoice, great glory to the confessors of the name of Jesus.

Rejoice, bright adornment of the servants of Christ.

Rejoice, three holy martyrs, glorifying the Divine Trinity with your suffering.

Rejoice, and teach us to worship in three persons the One God.

Rejoice, long-suffering Yennafo, who bravely endured the planing of your body.

Rejoice, you who joyfully bowed your head to the sword for the head of the Church of Christ.

Rejoice, invincible martyr Paul, who endured torment for the truth.

Rejoice, having entered into the joyful chamber of Heaven through your suffering.

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

Strange and terrible was your suffering for Christ by people who do not know God, blessed Valentino. But you, with joy, accepted torment for your Sweetest Bridegroom, and having whitened your soul with innocent blood, you sang praise to the Creator: Alleluia.

You, holy martyr Valentino, contemplated all the vain delights and joys of this world, and having loved the Lord with all your heart, you offered Him a saving sacrifice. For this reason, you have received great rewards in heaven, even as you remain incorruptible forever. We sing to you with love:

Rejoice, you who endured everything to the end.

Rejoice, thou who passed away the course of goodness.

Rejoice, having made your soul white with the blood of martyrdom.

Rejoice, you who taste eternal Easter in heaven.

Rejoice, you who feed on the bread of heaven.

Rejoice, you will drink incorruptible drink in heaven.

Rejoice, you who bring mercy from God to all the faithful.

Rejoice, you who ask God for forgiveness of our sins.

Rejoice, you who teach us more fervent prayer.

Rejoice, you who will soon listen to our petitions.

Rejoice, you who deliver us from bitter torment.

Rejoice, interceding before the Lord for our salvation.

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

All angelic nature rejoiced greatly, seeing you, holy martyr Valentino, confessing the true God of Christ and courageously defeating all the machinations of the enemy. Now, in the heavenly chambers, together with the Angels and all the saints, we rejoice, singing: Alleluia.

Human Vetism cannot adequately praise you, all-blessed Valentino, for all the suffering you have endured for your beloved Christ. Moreover, in honoring your martyrdom, we sing this with tenderness:

Rejoice, you who surprised the Angels with patience.

Rejoice, you who made all heaven glad with the purity of your soul.

Rejoice, joyfully received by the face of the saints.

Rejoice, coming together with all the saints to the Throne of the Glory of God.

Rejoice, our zealous prayer book.

Rejoice, our dear intercessor.

Rejoice, for you deliver us from slander.

Rejoice, for you protect us from the machinations of the enemy.

Rejoice, you who guide us to eternal bliss.

Rejoice, you who show us the way to heaven.

Rejoice, delight of our hearts.

Rejoice, strengthening in true faith.

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

You have achieved salvation and eternal peace, passion-bearer Saint Valentino, for you have endured many sorrows and torments in your earthly life. Teach us, sinners, to walk the right path leading to eternal life, so that together with you and all the saints we sing to our Creator: Alleluia.

You are a wall and a reliable refuge, to the martyr of Christ Valentino, to all who thirst for salvation, for whom you intercede in prayer before God. In the same way, for us, who fall with love for you, provide protection and insurmountable protection from enemies, visible and invisible, so that, led by you, we may enter into the joy of our Lord and rejoice in God, and sing joyfully to you:

Rejoice, offering to our helper.

Rejoice, our strong intercessor.

Rejoice, beauty of the martyrs.

Rejoice, strong refuge for Christians.

Rejoice, you who teach us to love God with all our hearts.

Rejoice, you who teach us to forgive offenses.

Rejoice, heavenly light shining in the darkness of this life.

Rejoice, ever-burning fire of love for God and neighbors.

Rejoice, ever comforted by the sight of the glory of God.

Rejoice, ever delighting in the vision of His Face.

Rejoice, contemplating the mysteries of God.

Rejoice, ever glorifying the Lord with the Angels.

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

We bring you tender singing, glorious Valentino, so that you unite it with the singing of the Angels in heaven, and chanting your suffering here, let us be worthy through your prayers to constantly glorify God with the saints together, singing: Alleluia.

We see you as a light-receiving candle, holy martyr Valentino, illuminating with the light of the faith of Christ all who come to you and your holy help to those asking. Do not reject our prayers, but bring them before the throne of the Lord’s goodness, so that we may sing to you with tenderness:

Rejoice, our unshameable hope.

Rejoice, our everlasting consolation.

Rejoice, our ambulance to our helper.

Rejoice, kind teacher to us all.

Rejoice, our bodies are healthy.

Rejoice, salvation of our souls.

Rejoice, for through your prayers we get rid of troubles.

Rejoice, for through your intercessions we have been granted the mercy of God.

Rejoice, O Light, illuminating the way in the darkness.

Rejoice, our prayer book, who protects us.

Rejoice, you who dwell in heaven among the host of saints.

Rejoice, rejoicing with the martyrs.

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

Request grace from above for us, all-glorious virgin Valentino, who diligently pray to you, and forgiveness of all our sins. Do not cease to help us, the weak, praising you and crying out to God for you: Alleluia.

Singing your suffering, Martyr of Christ Valentino, we are amazed at your courage and patience and, praising the Lord, who has given us such a warm prayer book, we cry out to you:

Rejoice, you who accept our prayers and petitions.

Rejoice, you who pray for us before the Throne of God.

Rejoice, you who continually ask God for mercy.

Rejoice, our immutable deliverance from unexpected troubles and evils.

Rejoice, a quiet refuge from troubles and misfortunes.

Rejoice, speedy bonds of sin for the resolute.

Rejoice, free healer of those who are sick.

Rejoice, you who deliver us from slander.

Rejoice, you who preserve us from the slander of evil people.

Rejoice, wonderful joy of the angels.

Rejoice, beauty of the martyrs.

Rejoice, strong hope of Christians.

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

Oh, all-glorious and famous martyr of Christ Valentino, guardian of virginity and purity. Accept from your unworthy servants this little prayer offered to you with love, and ask Christ God to grant us purity of soul and body, so that we may enter the Kingdom of Heaven and together with you we will be worthy to sing the praise of God: Alleluia.

Oh, all-glorious and famous martyr of Christ Valentino, guardian of virginity and purity. Accept from your unworthy servants this little prayer offered to you with love, and ask Christ God to grant us purity of soul and body, so that we may enter the Kingdom of Heaven and together with you we will be worthy to sing the praise of God: Alleluia.

You have immaculately preserved angelic purity in your earthly life, holy martyr Valentino, and now in the devil of your Bridegroom and the Angels together you sing the Trisagion to God in heaven. We, glorifying the purity of your virgin life, bring you songs of praise:

Rejoice, undefiled and pure virgin.

Rejoice, you who have remained faithful to the Lord.

Rejoice, you who loved Him above all else.

Rejoice, you who have lived in piety.

Rejoice, you who have pleased Christ.

Rejoice, thou who remained in the fear of God.

Rejoice, conqueror of the vain world.

Rejoice, having testified your faith in Christ through your torment.

Rejoice, thou who has inherited eternal life.

Rejoice, you who have entered into God's paradise.

Rejoice, thou crowned with an imperishable crown.

Rejoice, you who have entered the Kingdom of Heaven.

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

Chosen by the Lord to testify to the true faith, courageously trampling upon pagan wickedness and crowned with an incorruptible crown from the Bridegroom Christ for her suffering, holy martyr Valentino, now we bless your holy memory. But you, who have boldness towards the Lord, pray for us who glorify you and cry out in faith:

Rejoice, holy martyr Valentino, who showed the power of her love for God.

Oh, long-suffering and wise martyr of Christ Valentino! Now, in honor of your holy memory, we, sinners and unworthy ones, diligently run to you and pray with the tenderness of our hearts. You loved the Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ more than all earthly blessings, and you faithfully followed Him through all your life, nourishing your soul with Divine grace. Ask us also for the grace that enlightens us, so that we may be overshadowed by it, in faith and piety, in the labors of chastity and love, and we may serve Christ in His neighbors without laziness. Pray that our Savior will vouchsafe us to complete our earthly journey without stumbling, and to end our life in peace and repentance, so that after living on earth, we will be vouchsafed eternal and blessed life in heaven, and there with you and with all the saints, together we will praise the Trinity, Consubstantial and Indivisible , and let us sing the One Divinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Complete collection and description: prayer to the holy martyr Alevtina for the spiritual life of a believer.

Memory: July 16 / 29

During the persecution of Christians by Emperor Maximinus, Alevtina was first condemned to hard work in the quarries, then, together with other confessors of Christ, they were brought to Caesarea in Palestine, where, after terrible torture, the martyr was burned. They pray to her to strengthen faith in persecution and captivity.

Troparion to the Martyr Alevtina of Caesarea, tone 4:

Your Lamb, Jesus, Alevtina calls with a great voice: I love You, my Bridegroom, and, seeking You, I suffer, and I am crucified, and I am buried in Your Baptism, and I suffer for Your sake, for I reign in You, and I die for You, and I live with You, but as an immaculate sacrifice, accept me, sacrificed to You with love. Through prayers, as the Merciful, save our souls.

Kontakion to the Martyr Alevtina of Caesarea, tone 2:

Your all-honorable temple, as if you have found spiritual healing, all the faithful cry out loudly to you, the great martyr Alevtina, pray to Christ God unceasingly for all of us.

Prayer to the martyr Alevtina of Caesarea

Oh, long-suffering and wise martyr of Christ Alevtino! Now, in honor of your holy memory, we, sinners and unworthy ones, diligently run to you and pray with the tenderness of our hearts. You loved our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ more than all earthly blessings, and you faithfully followed Him through all your life, nourishing your soul with Divine grace. Ask us also from Christ God for the grace that enlightens us, so that we may be overshadowed by it in faith and piety, and in the labors of chastity and love we will succeed and serve Christ in His neighbors by sweating without laziness. Pray to Christ the Savior that we may also be vouchsafed to complete our earthly journey in this time without stumbling, and to end our life in peace and repentance, so that having lived on earth, we will be vouchsafed eternal and blessed life in heaven, and there together with you and with all the saints we will praise The Trinity is Consubstantial and indivisible, and let us sing the One Divinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Hagiographic and scientific-historical literature about the martyr Alevtina of Caesarea:

• Martyr Alevtina of Caesarea– Pravoslavie.Ru

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Martyr Alevtina (Valentina) of Caesarea (Palestinian)

The Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Alevtina on July 16, old style / July 29, new style

Very little is known about Saint Alevtina (Valentina) of Caesarea, as well as about many other Christian martyrs who suffered for the faith in the first centuries.

The world in which Saint Alevtina (Valentina) lived was not friendly. Ordinary residents of villages and cities treated Christians with distrust. They considered the followers of Christ to be atheists who commit the most terrible things, including murder and incest.

How to pray to Saint Alevtina:

A short prayer to Saint Alevtina, Aleftina for every day

Pray to God for me, holy servant of God Alevtina, as I diligently resort to you, an ambulance and prayer book for my soul.

History and meaning of the icon of St. Alevtina

The Holy Martyr Alevtina, also known as Valentina, was canonized in the first centuries of the spread of the Christian faith. She was an ordinary but deeply religious woman who abandoned pagan gods and found peace and tranquility in prayers to the true God. The icon of Saint Alevtina is found in many Orthodox churches.

The worldly path of the martyr

In the biographies of the holy martyrs, only a small mention of Alevtina has been preserved. This was a young woman who lived in the territory of Egypt conquered by the Romans around the end of the 3rd - beginning of the 4th century AD. e. In those days, the province of Egypt was ruled by procurators appointed from Rome itself; they often had greater power than the emperor himself and therefore could commit any atrocities in the territories subordinate to them. Alevtina's life occurred during the reign of the Roman emperor Maximin II Galerius (305-313).

Holy Martyr Alevtina (Valentina)

This emperor was known for his cruelty and tireless attempts to eradicate Christian teaching throughout the Roman Empire. Christians were subjected to all kinds of torture and abuse. It was in those days that the idea of ​​giving the disobedient to be torn to pieces by beasts first arose. Those who refused to worship pagan monuments and make sacrifices faced grueling work in the quarries, years of imprisonment and death.

Alevtina was one of those who could not go against her faith. According to one version, she, her sister Chionia and the martyr Paul were brought to Caesarea in Palestine, where they were tortured. Both sisters retained their faith and were burned at the stake as unrepentant criminals; the martyr Paul died by the sword. This event took place around 308 AD. e.

According to another version, Alevtina and her friends in misfortune, Paul and Yennath, were caught and convicted as preaching the Christian faith. Women were placed in quarries. The pagans did not lose hope of returning the wicked who had renounced the gods under the protection of Mars, Jupiter and Venus.

In this regard, Christian women were asked to renounce their faith, in return they were promised freedom and life. Hennatha was the first to be called in for questioning. The woman refused to renounce her faith, for which she was severely punished. Her body was tortured with whips and then left to be torn to pieces by the crowd.

Alevtina's fate was even more unenviable; the martyr was brought to a pagan temple, where she had to make sacrifices to the gods. But instead of following the order of her tormentors, Alevtina turned her back to the sacrificial altar and threw a stone at it. The woman was beaten and then executed. The same fate befell the martyr Paul, who also refused to worship the pagan gods. On February 23 (10), 308, the heads of the martyrs were cut off.

What is shown?

Saint Alevtina of Caesarea is depicted in Orthodox iconography as a woman with somewhat emaciated features. Her head is covered with a light veil, she herself is dressed in orange, sometimes dark red robes. In her right hand she clutches a cross, her left hand is hidden under her robe.

The martyr Alevtina has long been known as the intercessor of women with the names Valentina and Alevtina. Everyone who needs help and support in family or work matters turns to the icon of the martyr. The day of celebration is July 29 (16). It is on this day that you need to come to church and, standing at the icon of Alevtina, ask for her blessing on everything that worries the human heart.

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Saint Alevtina (Valentina) of Caesarea (Palestine), martyr

Together with the sister of St. Martyr Chionia and St. Martyr Paul was from Egypt. During the persecution of Christians by Emperor Maximin (305-313), they were first condemned to hard work in the quarries, then, together with other confessors of Christ, they were brought to Caesarea in Palestine, where, after the most terrible tortures, the holy sisters of the martyr Alevtina and Chionia were burned, and the saint Martyr Paul was beheaded by the sword. The saints suffered in 308.

Oh, long-suffering and wise martyr of Christ Valentino! Now, in honor of your holy memory, we, sinners and unworthy ones, diligently run to you and pray with the tenderness of our hearts. You loved our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ more than all earthly blessings, and you faithfully followed Him through all your life, nourishing your soul with Divine grace. Ask us also from Christ God for the grace that enlightens us, so that we may be overshadowed by it in faith and piety, and in the labors of chastity and love we will succeed and serve Christ in His neighbors by sweating without laziness. Pray to Christ the Savior that we may also be vouchsafed to complete our earthly journey in this time without stumbling, and to end our life in peace and repentance, so that having lived on earth, we will be vouchsafed eternal and blessed life in heaven, and there together with you and with all the saints we will praise The Trinity is Consubstantial and indivisible, and let us sing the One Divinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Your all-honorable temple, as if you have found spiritual healing, all the faithful cry out loudly to you, the great martyr Valentina, pray to Christ God unceasingly for all of us.

Your Lamb, Jesus, Valentina calls with a great voice: I love You, my Bridegroom, and, seeking You, I suffer, and I am crucified, and I am buried in Your Baptism, and I suffer for Your sake, for I reign in You, and I die for You, and I live with You, but as an immaculate sacrifice, accept me, sacrificed to You with love. Through prayers, as the Merciful, save our souls.

A gift for the birthday girl Alevtina - a body icon of St. Alevtina (Valentina) made of gold or a handwritten icon of St. Alevtina.

You can give an icon of St. Alevtina to your church; such a gift will always find its rightful place in it.

Alevtina (Valentina) of Caesarea

Day of Remembrance: July 16

Alevtina (Valentina) of Caesarea

The holy martyrs Paul, Alevtina and Chionia came from Egypt. During the persecution of Christians by Emperor Maximin (305-313), they were brought to Caesarea in Palestine. Without the slightest fear of the ruler, they confessed themselves to be followers of Christ. In 308, the sisters Alevtina and Chionia were burned after merciless torture, and Paul was beheaded.

Troparion. To the martyrs.

The lambs of words / brought to the Lamb and the Shepherd through torment to Christ, / ended the course, and kept the faith. / Meanwhile, today with a joyful soul we commemorate, most wonderful, / your holy memory, / magnifying Christ.

Troparion. One martyr.

Thy lamb, Jesus, [name of the rivers], / calls with a great voice: / I love Thee, my bridegroom, / and seeking Thee I suffer, / and I am crucified and buried in Thy baptism, / and I suffer for Thy sake, / for I reign in Thee, and I die for You, / yes, and I live with You: / but as an immaculate sacrifice, accept me with love, sacrificed to You. / Through prayers, / as you are merciful, save our souls.

Saint Valentine

but he moved it for the glory of Christ, as a testimony to God’s glory,

stands on a par with the exploits of those martyrs of early Christianity,

about whom history has preserved more information.

heavenly patron, will be your protector and intercessor before God.

and unwanted events.

Jesus Christ and the Mother of God, will protect from despondency, sorrows, comfort the soul,

will return confidence, and with it joy, and this is the key to strengthening one’s own strength

in overcoming many of the problems of our time.

(Palestinian) helps the one for whom the saint will become a heavenly patron

and the Mother of God, they are our first helpers and intercessors.

It is they who help her to the Throne of God - our saints, praying to God for us.

a quick helper and prayer book for my soul.

to his patron saint, who should be known and understood.

I love you, my bridegroom, and seeking you, I suffer and crucify myself,

and I am buried in Your baptism, and I suffer for Your sake, so that I may reign in You,

and I die for Thee, and live with Thee; but accept me as a blameless sacrifice,

lovingly surrendering to You. Through prayers, as the Merciful, save our souls.

you endured for Christ.

There is no exact information about the (Palestinian)

Like other martyrs of the first times of Christianity, very little is known.

her feat, and therefore believers baptized in her holy name often have her icon

is located among other home icons so that you can always

turn to your heavenly patroness.

Maximina II Galerius-Valeria, nicknamed Daia, nephew of Galerius Gaius.

in relation to Christians.

and Egypt. Here Emperor Maximin began a severe persecution of Christians,

like all his predecessors.

the year was 308 after Christ. – there were also holy sisters who were taken into custody

his soldiers sent him to a quarry, where the work was so hard that not everyone

the men stood it.

They prayed earnestly, and the Lord gave them strength to withstand these trials.

the sun cannot turn away the followers of Christ from testifying to their faith.

during which everyone, including Alevtina and Khionia, again showed strength

spirit and an unshakable desire to follow Christ in the torment that was for them

“I die for You, Christ God, and I live with You” -

and this is the whole truth of the primacy of spiritual life over physical life.

and the Holy Martyr Paul, who was with them, and in information about those events

mentioned together with her sisters, they were executed by beheading with a sword.

about amazement at that pristine, uncompromising purity of faith,

what a life in their hearts!

which is understandable, why it aroused either rage or fear in their persecutors,

which they covered with the same rage, or awe and recognition

the power of the One God, which led them to Christianity -

The clearest example of this is the story of the Apostle Paul, the great holy sage.

(Palestinian) and her sister Chionia - another confirmation,

testimony that the Lord does not abandon those who follow Him.

carried on their head, similar to that with which Christ was crowned

in His agony on the cross. And also he becomes the crown of glory,

with which the Lord will crown them upon their ascension to Him.

but what moves people when the highest moral force gives them the opportunity

endure the most severe torments and not renounce oneself as a person who has realized

that he was created “in His image and likeness” - “And God created man in the image

He created it for himself, in the image of God; male and female he created them"

in absolute accordance with Himself.

to decide to renounce Him means to renounce oneself -

dehumanize, die alive.

that for them the question of choice was simply irrelevant.

Having felt His silent presence, they could not live “as people all live.”

they sacrifice everything, even physical existence:

regain your original image in order to be there, in that mountainous House,

where the Lord wants to see all His children!

“What a beautiful name this is – Valentina!”

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supporting people in faith with the power of the Holy Spirit,

even if his body is weak, a strong spirit is hidden in him,

but until the feat occurs, the spirit is not visible to anyone until the time comes.

When is the day of the angel Alevtina celebrated?

The name Alevtina is rare throughout the world. It is also rarely mentioned in the church calendar. Therefore, if among your friends there is the owner of this wonderful name, then it would be useful to find out when the day of the angel Alevtina is celebrated. What date should I congratulate her on her name day? We will tell you more about this and the patron saint of the name in our article.

When is the day of the angel Alevtina celebrated according to the church calendar?

The name Alevtina belongs to the category of Orthodox names. Translated from Greek, it means “reflect” or “reflection.” There is also another meaning of the name, which is defined by two words “alien to evil.” This name is quite rare, and few owners of this beautiful name are known in world history.

Alevtina celebrates her Angel Day only once a year - July 29 (or July 16 according to the old style). On this day, the Orthodox and Catholic churches remember the holy martyr Alevtina of Caesarea (Palestinian). Detailed information about the life of the patron saint is presented below.

Day of the Angel Alevtina: patron saint of the name

The holy martyr Alevtina is mentioned in history along with other Christians who suffered for their faith in Jesus Christ: Paul and Chionia. All of them were from Egypt and lived during the reign of Emperor Maximian (303-313). The years of his reign are associated with terrible persecution of Christians, who were persecuted for their faith and subjected to cruel torture.

One day the martyr, along with other Christians, was captured and, by order of the emperor, taken to Caesarea. Here the martyrs were interrogated, during which they refused to renounce their faith in the Lord and remained faithful to their religious beliefs. For this they were subjected to severe torture: first, they all burned their left legs, then they gouged out their right eyes, and only then they were allowed to die. The believer Chionia was hanged first, after her Alevtina was brutally tortured, and then Paul was beheaded. Before his death, the martyr read a prayer with which he called on all pagans to turn to faith in God, after which all the people present at the execution began to cry. After this, the bodies of all the martyrs were burned.

The Day of the Angel Alevtina, whose patron saint is the holy martyr Alevtina of Caesarea, is celebrated only once a year - July 29 (new style). According to Orthodox tradition, it is recommended to name a girl born on this day by this name, and then the child will be under the protection of his personal guardian angel throughout his life.

Characteristics of Alevtina

A rare name makes its owner noticeable in any team. Since childhood, Alevtina has grown up unlike others, confident in her uniqueness and superiority. She is straightforward, fair and prefers the company of men rather than women. Alevtina is overly emotional, even explosive, and often gets into conflicts over trifles. Her guardian angel helps a woman cope with incontinence.

Alevtina celebrates her angel day, as already mentioned, on July 29. On this day, all close and familiar people should congratulate the woman on her name day.

Saint Alevtina (Valentina) of Caesarea (Palestine), martyr

Brief Life
Together with the sister of St. Martyr Chionia and St. Martyr Paul was from Egypt. During the persecution of Christians by Emperor Maximin (305-313), they were first condemned to hard work in the quarries, then, together with other confessors of Christ, they were brought to Caesarea in Palestine, where, after the most terrible tortures, the holy sisters of the martyr Alevtina and Chionia were burned, and the saint Martyr Paul was beheaded by the sword. The saints suffered in 308.

Prayer
Oh, long-suffering and wise martyr of Christ Valentino! Now, in honor of your holy memory, we, sinners and unworthy ones, diligently run to you and pray with the tenderness of our hearts. You loved our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ more than all earthly blessings, and you faithfully followed Him through all your life, nourishing your soul with Divine grace. Ask us also from Christ God for the grace that enlightens us, so that we may be overshadowed by it in faith and piety, and in the labors of chastity and love we will succeed and serve Christ in His neighbors by sweating without laziness. Pray to Christ the Savior that we may also be vouchsafed to complete our earthly journey in this time without stumbling, and to end our life in peace and repentance, so that having lived on earth, we will be vouchsafed eternal and blessed life in heaven, and there together with you and with all the saints we will praise The Trinity is Consubstantial and indivisible, and let us sing the One Divinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

Kontakion
Your all-honorable temple, as if you have found spiritual healing, all the faithful cry out loudly to you, the great martyr Valentina, pray to Christ God unceasingly for all of us.

Troparion
Your Lamb, Jesus, Valentina calls with a great voice: I love You, my Bridegroom, and, seeking You, I suffer, and I am crucified, and I am buried in Your Baptism, and I suffer for Your sake, for I reign in You, and I die for You, and I live with You, but as an immaculate sacrifice, accept me, sacrificed to You with love. Through prayers, as the Merciful, save our souls.

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Alevtina's name day

Saints: Martyr Alevtina of Caesarea.

Meaning.

The name Alevtina means “alien to evil.”

Origin.

It makes sense to start the analysis with origin. The story, according to some sources, has Latin roots. And refers to the distorted Latin name Valentina - (strong). According to others, they have Greek roots, which is highly unlikely. There is also an opinion that the name is somehow connected with the descendant of Hercules Alevtus (Alet), which means “wanderer.”

What does the name Alevtina mean according to D.N. Zima.

In accordance with the interpretation according to D.N. Zima, the owners of this name are characterized by quite painful pride. This is due to the rarity, melody, but at the same time a certain old-fashionedness of her name. The name lacks the necessary firmness. Alevtina tries to behave rather reservedly, however, she is capable of getting excited over any trifle. This quality of her nature contributes to the emergence of many conflict situations. With representatives of the same sex, Alevtina is more often sarcastic. It is much easier and more pleasant for her to communicate with men.

As a rule, a woman named Alevtina will carefully choose her life partner, and his social and material status will be of paramount importance for her. Alevtina, do not forget this, has a dreaminess and a certain amount of ambition. Although, here, as in communicating with women, she needs to be more careful, since any life together, even if the spouse is the ideal of tolerance and kindness, is a large number of conflicts and resentments, so if Alevtina does not try to be less explosive, permanent family squabbles could destroy her marriage.

When communicating with Alevtina, remember her habit of being sarcastic and stabbing with thorns of ridicule. They are often quite noticeable.

Characteristics according to B. Khigir.

The character is such that in childhood she is an emotional, sociable, cheerful, but stubborn girl. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about her good health. Gets sick often.

During her school years, little Alya proves herself to be a good student. However, he is lame not in academic performance, but in behavior. Alevtina prefers to be friends with boys and loves to kick a ball with them. She rarely helps her mother with housework.

According to the description of the name Alevtina according to B. Khigir, having matured, Alya becomes a fairly sociable woman. She is extremely independent. Does not accept a commanding tone over himself. When calm, Alevtina is quite friendly. But you shouldn't irritate her. Otherwise, you will meet a completely different person. For her, as a rule, there are no authorities. I got used to relying only on my own strength in everything. Alya is punctual and self-critical. Although she is also intolerant of other people’s shortcomings. She is distinguished from others by her heightened sense of justice and integrity. Alevtina is a man of her word.

Alevtina, as a rule, chooses difficult, male professions. And since she has been involved in sports from a young age, the adult Alevtina no longer has problems with her well-being. At work, she proves herself to be a responsible, reliable, collected employee. Before doing anything, Alevtina will think everything over carefully.

A woman named Alevtina always looks fashionable and very extravagant. She usually attracts the attention of the opposite sex and marries early. Although her family life is not always cloudless.

Derivatives

Variants of the name Alevtina: Alya.

Diminutives : Alechka, Alya, Alena, Tina, Alevtinka.

Different languages:

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Famous Alevtins:

• Alevtina Stepanova is the heroine of Yuri German’s trilogy “The Cause You Serve.”

• Alevtina is the heroine of the book of lyric poems of the same name by the poet Viktor Bokov.

· Alevtina Fedulova(1940) – modern public figure, chairman of the Women's Union of Russia.

· Alevtina Aparina(1941) – Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

How often do we become convinced of the correctness of the statement of the cartoon character Captain Vrungel: “As you name the ship, so it will sail!” And babies, like sponges, absorb everything. Therefore, it is necessary to call them more often with sonorous and affectionate names, such as for the name Alevtina: Alya, Alechka, Alenky (flower), Alyusha, Tina, Tinochka, etc.

Angel for Alevtina and her name day

Our ancestors named their newborn children according to the calendar, in which the names of Orthodox saints are recorded for each day of the month; it was believed that the child not only acquired the patronage of the saint, but also by name - “life”. In the last century, it was fashionable to come up with names, to call a child just a beautiful name. Now, even if there is no such name in the calendar, then at baptism the child is necessarily given a suitable name from the calendar and it becomes his second and secret name.

The patron saint of all Alevtins is Alevtina of Caesarea, a martyr who suffered for her faith in the Lord in 308. Her fortitude amazed the torturers. Day Angel Everyone celebrates the day when, at baptism in the church, the Lord gives him a guardian angel. And here All Alevtins celebrate their name day on July 29.

At this time, the zodiac constellation Leo rules, and the patron planet is the Sun. From this day on, summer begins to decline, having passed its sultry age. The sun no longer burns, the birds become quiet. Which is true and leaves its mark on Alechek’s character.

Troparion to the Holy Martyr Alevtina:
Thy Lamb, Jesus, Alevtina calls with a great voice: I love Thee, my Bridegroom, and seeking Thee I suffer and am crucified, and I am buried in Thy baptism, and I suffer for Thy sake, that I may reign in Thee, and that I die for Thee, that I may live with Thee ; but as an immaculate sacrifice, accept me, offering myself to You with love. Through prayers, as the Merciful, save our souls.

Magnification:
We magnify you, passion-bearer of Christ Alevtina, and honor your honest suffering, which you endured for Christ.