Venerable Zevin labored on a mountain, where he spent his life in monastic feats. The inhabitants of the surrounding areas turned to him for help and benefited from his prayers. In old age, despite his infirmity, he continued to pray, leaning on his staff, and passed away after many years of serving God.
Venerable Polychronius, a disciple of Saint Zevin, was a reflection of his teacher's virtues. He showed diligence in prayers and patience, but instead of chains, he bore a heavy oak root, weighing down his body. For his feats, he received the gift of miracles, bringing down rain during drought and filling vessels with oil. Venerable Polychronius departed to the Lord, leaving behind many wonders.
Venerable Moses and Damian, disciples of Saint Polychronius, continued his work. Moses lived with his teacher, imitating him, while Damian withdrew to the monastery of Iera, where he lived in an empty cell, feeding only on lentils. Both completed their lives in piety, receiving great benefit from their communion with Polychronius.
On the same day, the memory of Venerable Alexander the monk, the founder of the vigil, is commemorated.
