“Let us therefore contemplate the lives and conduct of all these saints and, as St John of Damascus exhorts us, let us imitate their faith, love, hope, zeal, life, steadfastness in suffering and endurance unto blood, so that we too may share with them in the crowns of glory
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“through their spiritual lives, these holy women enlightened the souls of both monastics and laypeople, showing them the path to salvation in Christ
“the luminous image of a faithful wife and mother, the model of martyric patience in suffering, and the example of generous love for the Church and people.
“the glorification of the saints a testimony to God’s mercy toward His people
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“ces martyrs avaient en fait remporté la victoire sur lui et que les tourments qu’on leur avait infligés deviendraient pour eux des trophées dans le Royaume du Christ
“Through their spiritual lives, they illuminated the souls of nuns and lay faithful, showing them the path of salvation in Christ.
“he wants God to grant them a good life, so that we can live our lives in love, patience with one another, respect for one another, forgiveness of one another.