Orthodox Icon of St. Bede

Saint Bede

May 27th
Troparion (Tone 8)
Throughout the dark years of thy times, O Bede, thou didst water the English lands and all the West with outpourings of grace, and like a skilled sower thou didst cast the seed of divine knowledge far and wide over the fields of thy Master, where, springing forth, it hath borne fruit for Him an hundredfold. Wherefore, having thus acquired boldness before Him, O venerable one, pray thou unceasingly that our souls be saved.

St. Bede was born in approximately 673 A.D. in what was then Northumbria. He was sent to school at a monastery at the age of seven. He was ordained a deacon when he was 19 and elevated to the priesthood at age 30. He is known as a Church historian, biblical commentator, and a lover of the holy services and prayers. Concerning attendance at holy services, St. Bede wrote, " I know that the angels are present at the canonical Hours, and what if they do not find me among the brethren when they assemble? Will they not say, Where is Bede? Why does he not attend the appointed devotions with his brethren?" St. Bede died at the age of fifty-nine.

This Icon is by the hand of Nicholas Papas.

Order # inp-173

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