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March 10, 2026
Today is the Feast of Saint Porphyrius: It is believed that one thing should not be done in the house on this day
The Serbian Orthodox Church and believers celebrate the day dedicated to Saint Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza, one of the great Christian pastors who dedicated his life to faith, prayer, and the fight for the spread of Christianity, on March 11.
TL;DR
- Saint Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza, is commemorated on March 11.
- He was born in Thessaloniki to a wealthy family but chose a life of monasticism.
- After years of asceticism and a miraculous healing from illness, he became the Bishop of Gaza.
- He worked tirelessly to spread Christianity in Gaza, which was largely populated by idol worshippers.
- With the support of Emperor Arcadius and Patriarch John Chrysostom, pagan temples were closed, idols destroyed, and a large church was built in Gaza.
- Saint Porphyrius is remembered as a great miracle worker.
- Tradition holds that needle and thread work should be avoided on his feast day to prevent misfortune.
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