Saint Myron of Crete

A life of faith

Myron came from Avrachi in Crete and worked the land. The received life tells how he encountered thieves filling sacks from his grain and helped them lift the sacks instead of retaliating. He later became a priest and bishop of Crete, serving into old age.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Myron answered wrongdoing without immediate revenge. Consider a response that protects your boundaries while leaving room for mercy.

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