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Martyrdom and Glory
On Tir 7 , Saint Kirkos completed his race. From his severed neck came not only blood and water, but milk and three crowns symbols of purity, divine favor, and the triple victory over the world, the flesh, and the devil. Our Lord appeared to him in glory, saying:
✤ “Peace be unto you, O virtuous Kirkos. I relieve you of your labor.”
✤ “In every place your name is called, no child will be slaughtered, no cattle diseased, no famine or plague shall remain.”
His body was not buried in the earth, but carried by the chariot of Elijah. His mother followed him the next day in martyrdom Tir 8 joining him in the heavenly joy.
The Theology of Suffering and Angelic Help
These saints young Kirkos and holy Eyeluta demonstrated that Christianity is not merely a creed, but a calling to suffer, to die, and to rise. As the Apostle said, “Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities… shall separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:38–39). They chose eternal life over the comforts of the world.
And through it all, Saint Gabriel did not depart from them. As the messenger of God, the protector of souls, and the comforter of the faithful, he appeared again and again until the saints had finished their course.
The Legacy of Saint Gabriel of Rama
The miracles of Saint Gabriel continue in monasteries and churches where his name is invoked. He heals the sick, defends the suffering, and strengthens the believers. The same angel who stood with Daniel, who announced to Mary, who guided Tobit, now works among us.
Let us not forget his intercession, nor the lesson of Saint Kirkos:
“Take courage! Do not be afraid!”
We who suffer today for our faith must endure, knowing that this path leads to the eternal Kingdom. Let us pray continually to Saint Gabriel, that he might intercede for us, protect us from visible and invisible enemies, and lead us into the company of the saints.
May the name of the Holy God be praised forever and ever in every tongue that He has created, today and always.
May the blessings of God's mother, the virgin, and the cross be upon us.
Amen.
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