June 9
Feast of St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor (306 - 373)
“Savior, your crucifixion marked the end of your mortal life; teach us to crucify ourselves and make way for our life in the Spirit. May your resurrection, Jesus, bring true greatness to our spiritual self and may your sacraments be the mirror wherein we may know that self.”
-St. Ephrem
