Saint Moses the Ethiopian, the Strong of Sketis

Feast Day: August 28th


The Life of Saint Moses: This robber chief later was overcome by remorse through something which happened to him, joined a Monastery and did penance according to the measure of his crimes…

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2022 – Life & Chants – Blessed God-bearing Father you were motivated by the Fear of God to mortify your body and erase from your heart every passionate thought.

Prayers

Akathist Hymn

Apolytikion: You abandoned the Egypt of the passions, O Father, ascending the mount of the virtues with fervent faith, taking the Cross of Christ upon your shoulders; and being glorified in Godly works, you proved to be a model for Monastics, O summit of the Fathers. Pray unceasingly with them that our Souls may find mercy.

Kontakion: Your mind was filled with a Holy inspiration from God, Turning you from the lust and pleasures of the flesh, bringing you to the height of the City of God! O Holy Father Moses, intercede with Christ God that He may grant us great mercy!


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