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March 18, 2026
Today we celebrate Saint Martyr Konon of Isauria and Venerable Mark the Ascetic
The Orthodox Church today commemorates the feast day of Saint Martyr Konon of Isauria.
TL;DR
- Commemoration of Saint Martyr Konon of Isauria, who lived in the 2nd century.
- Stories of other saints: Martyr Konon Gardener (died 251 AD), Venerable Isichius the Ascetic (8th century), and Venerable Mark the Ascetic (ascetic for 60 years in the Nitrian desert).
- Reflection on reasons for abandoning Christianity: superficial knowledge or sin.
- Sermon emphasizing the importance of applying religious teachings through action, comparing shallow understanding to deep faith.
- The call to spiritual depth, with Christ as the guide, to avoid spiritual dangers.
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