The Prophet Joel, the Man of God

Saint Prophet Ioah came from Samaria. He reproached Jeroboam for idolatry, for which he was torn apart by a lion at the will of the Lord. The prophet, following the command, did not eat or drink on the way, but, tempted by the false prophet Emve, broke the commandment and was punished. His body was not eaten by the lion, and he was buried next to the false prophet.

On the same day, we commemorate the holy father Zosimas, Bishop of Syracuse.

On the same day, we commemorate Saint Evvula, the mother of Saint Panteleimon, who lived in the 3rd century and passed away before the sufferings of her son.