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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Unmercenary

Philonilla of Tarsus

Unmercenary physician

The sister of Saint Zenaida, a physician of Tarsus who healed the sick without payment.

Feast
October 11old style October 24
Era
unknown
Order
Unmercenary Healers

Life

Holy Martyr Philonilla of Tarsus, a healer without payment, suffered together with the holy martyr Zenais, relatives of the holy Apostle Paul, both natives of Tarsus.

The holy women left their home and settled in a cave near the city of Demetrias, where they lived in prayers and ceaseless labours. They knew the art of healing and gladly cured all who came to them for help, healing their souls by bringing them to the true God. For their holy zeal for the Lord the preachers received the crown of martyrdom: worshippers of idols stoned them.

The holy women are commemorated on 24 October.

Commemorated the same day October 11