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Episode 040: St Heirotheos
St. Hierotheos
On the 21st day of the Coptic month of Baramouda we celebrate the life of St Hierotheos.
Hierotheos, which in Greek means one who is protected by God, was one of the learned men in the city of Athens. He met the Apostle St. Paul, and many discussions took place between them which led to his belief on the Apostle's hand. St Paul baptized him, taught him the Ordinances and Law of the church, and then ordained him a priest for this city. He frequently visited St. Dionysius the Areopagite, who was also one of the learned men in Athens.
This Saint was present at the time of the departure of the St Mary the Holy Theotokos, and he stood in the midst of the apostles, comforting them with spiritual songs and hymns which he sang accompanied with musical instruments.
He converted many Jews and Gentiles to the knowledge of the Lord Christ. When the people wished to ordain him a bishop, he refused saying: "I just wish to be able to perform the duties of a priest." Having finished his good strife, he went to the Lord Whom he loved.
Lessons from this story
There is a great gift God gives to all of us, a talent, an ability, that is essential in God’s economy. In this passage we hear that at the time of Mother Mary’s passing, the surrounding apostles needed consoling. St Hierotheos used his gift for song, given to him by the Lord Jesus Christ, to help console his brothers in Christ.
A church is nothing without the men and women that do so much unseen work of cleaning, cooking, and tending to the church. Just as St Paul talks about the one body of Christ “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). At the time of St Mary’s departure, we did not need a sermon from St Peter, doubts from St Thomas or tender homily from the beloved St John - what the Lord knew they needed was soothing music to calm their hearts.
Never underestimate the importance you provide to church and to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Help us Lord to find our purpose in Your Will and to find a use for the gifts You give us so freely. May the prayers of St Hierotheos be with us all, amen.
On the 21st day of the Coptic month of Baramouda we celebrate the life of St Hierotheos.
Hierotheos, which in Greek means one who is protected by God, was one of the learned men in the city of Athens. He met the Apostle St. Paul, and many discussions took place between them which led to his belief on the Apostle's hand. St Paul baptized him, taught him the Ordinances and Law of the church, and then ordained him a priest for this city. He frequently visited St. Dionysius the Areopagite, who was also one of the learned men in Athens.
This Saint was present at the time of the departure of the St Mary the Holy Theotokos, and he stood in the midst of the apostles, comforting them with spiritual songs and hymns which he sang accompanied with musical instruments.
He converted many Jews and Gentiles to the knowledge of the Lord Christ. When the people wished to ordain him a bishop, he refused saying: "I just wish to be able to perform the duties of a priest." Having finished his good strife, he went to the Lord Whom he loved.
Lessons from this story
There is a great gift God gives to all of us, a talent, an ability, that is essential in God’s economy. In this passage we hear that at the time of Mother Mary’s passing, the surrounding apostles needed consoling. St Hierotheos used his gift for song, given to him by the Lord Jesus Christ, to help console his brothers in Christ.
A church is nothing without the men and women that do so much unseen work of cleaning, cooking, and tending to the church. Just as St Paul talks about the one body of Christ “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). At the time of St Mary’s departure, we did not need a sermon from St Peter, doubts from St Thomas or tender homily from the beloved St John - what the Lord knew they needed was soothing music to calm their hearts.
Never underestimate the importance you provide to church and to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Help us Lord to find our purpose in Your Will and to find a use for the gifts You give us so freely. May the prayers of St Hierotheos be with us all, amen.
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By St John Chrysostom Coptic OCSt. Hierotheos
On the 21st day of the Coptic month of Baramouda we celebrate the life of St Hierotheos.
Hierotheos, which in Greek means one who is protected by God, was one of the learned men in the city of Athens. He met the Apostle St. Paul, and many discussions took place between them which led to his belief on the Apostle's hand. St Paul baptized him, taught him the Ordinances and Law of the church, and then ordained him a priest for this city. He frequently visited St. Dionysius the Areopagite, who was also one of the learned men in Athens.
This Saint was present at the time of the departure of the St Mary the Holy Theotokos, and he stood in the midst of the apostles, comforting them with spiritual songs and hymns which he sang accompanied with musical instruments.
He converted many Jews and Gentiles to the knowledge of the Lord Christ. When the people wished to ordain him a bishop, he refused saying: "I just wish to be able to perform the duties of a priest." Having finished his good strife, he went to the Lord Whom he loved.
Lessons from this story
There is a great gift God gives to all of us, a talent, an ability, that is essential in God’s economy. In this passage we hear that at the time of Mother Mary’s passing, the surrounding apostles needed consoling. St Hierotheos used his gift for song, given to him by the Lord Jesus Christ, to help console his brothers in Christ.
A church is nothing without the men and women that do so much unseen work of cleaning, cooking, and tending to the church. Just as St Paul talks about the one body of Christ “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). At the time of St Mary’s departure, we did not need a sermon from St Peter, doubts from St Thomas or tender homily from the beloved St John - what the Lord knew they needed was soothing music to calm their hearts.
Never underestimate the importance you provide to church and to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Help us Lord to find our purpose in Your Will and to find a use for the gifts You give us so freely. May the prayers of St Hierotheos be with us all, amen.
On the 21st day of the Coptic month of Baramouda we celebrate the life of St Hierotheos.
Hierotheos, which in Greek means one who is protected by God, was one of the learned men in the city of Athens. He met the Apostle St. Paul, and many discussions took place between them which led to his belief on the Apostle's hand. St Paul baptized him, taught him the Ordinances and Law of the church, and then ordained him a priest for this city. He frequently visited St. Dionysius the Areopagite, who was also one of the learned men in Athens.
This Saint was present at the time of the departure of the St Mary the Holy Theotokos, and he stood in the midst of the apostles, comforting them with spiritual songs and hymns which he sang accompanied with musical instruments.
He converted many Jews and Gentiles to the knowledge of the Lord Christ. When the people wished to ordain him a bishop, he refused saying: "I just wish to be able to perform the duties of a priest." Having finished his good strife, he went to the Lord Whom he loved.
Lessons from this story
There is a great gift God gives to all of us, a talent, an ability, that is essential in God’s economy. In this passage we hear that at the time of Mother Mary’s passing, the surrounding apostles needed consoling. St Hierotheos used his gift for song, given to him by the Lord Jesus Christ, to help console his brothers in Christ.
A church is nothing without the men and women that do so much unseen work of cleaning, cooking, and tending to the church. Just as St Paul talks about the one body of Christ “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). At the time of St Mary’s departure, we did not need a sermon from St Peter, doubts from St Thomas or tender homily from the beloved St John - what the Lord knew they needed was soothing music to calm their hearts.
Never underestimate the importance you provide to church and to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Help us Lord to find our purpose in Your Will and to find a use for the gifts You give us so freely. May the prayers of St Hierotheos be with us all, amen.