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1 posted on 01/17/2009 6:18:03 AM PST by GonzoII
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To: GonzoII
Today is the Feast of The Venerable & God Bearing Father Saint Anthony the Great of Egypt

Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone

O Father Anthony, you imitated the zealous Elijah. You followed the straight paths of the Baptist and became a desert dweller. By prayer you confirmed the universe. Wherefore, intercede with Christ our God to save our souls.

Kontakion in the Second Tone

Forsaking the uproars of life O venerable one, you completed your life in quiet, fully imitating the Baptist. Therefore, we honor you with him, O Anthony, Father of Fathers.

2 posted on 01/17/2009 9:04:57 AM PST by Kolokotronis ( Christ is Born! Glorify Him!)
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To: GonzoII
St. Anthony [Of the Desert] (Founder and father of organized Christian monasticism)

Our Holy Father Antony ]St. Anthong of the Desert]

Orthodox Feast of St. Anthony the Great, January 17

Saint Anthony, Abbot [Antony of the Desert][Anthony of Egypt]

3 posted on 01/17/2009 10:15:06 AM PST by Salvation ( †With God all things are possible.†)
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