Memorial Day of the Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon (patron of all doctors and healer of the sick)

On August 9, according to the new style (July 27, according to the old style), the Christian world remembers the healer and martyr Panteleimon, who before his baptism bore the name Pantoleon This man, who had an excellent education, studied the art of healing from the famous healer Euphrosyne Panteleimon reached heights in this matter: he was even invited by Emperor Maximian Eustorgius, Panteleimon's father, was an idolater, and his early deceased mother, Evvula, professed Christianity in secret from everyone Panteleimon accepted Christianity only when he was able to bring a dead child back to life by fervently praying After that, he constantly used prayer as a way to heal hopelessly ill people Panteleimon helped everyone, without asking for anything for himself He even distributed the rich fortune left by his father to those in need The emperor learned about the miracles being performed from other doctors who fiercely hated Panteleimon Maximian demanded that he demonstrate his loyalty to the pagan gods by making a sacrifice After his refusal, the pagans subjected him to terrible torture, but Christ saved the martyr from death Only after the beheading were the idolaters able to see the death of Panteleimon However, the body of the passion-bearer, which they set on fire, did not burn Then his remains, oozing milk rather than blood, were stolen by Christians His relics are found in many temples around the world Every August 9, in the Madrid monastery, where the blood collected from the place of execution of the saint of God is kept, a miracle occurs It, which has been in a frozen state all year, becomes liquid This phenomenon attracts many pilgrims The name Panteleimon, given to the healer after baptism, means “all-merciful,” and his pagan name translates as “lion in everything” That is why the martyr is considered an assistant to the suffering, doctors, and the military People turn to him when going to the battlefield: after all, there is a belief that he protects from death The Russian fleet won brilliant victories on the day of remembrance of the martyr, which is why he is also called the patron saint of sailors They fervently pray to Saint Panteleimon, asking for good mental and physical health People turn to him after major operations, when they need to gain strength for a long rehabilitation To help him, at home, in the red corner, they place his icon, consecrated in the church It depicts a beardless young man holding a spoon and a small chest of medicine It is noteworthy that not only Christians, but also representatives of other faiths turn to the passion-bearer: he helps everyone On the day of remembrance of Panteleimon, you need to pray for sick family members, light a candle in the church for their health, and order a prayer service for health If someone suffers from illnesses for a long time, then you can order sorokoust Also, after prayers addressed to the healer, you need to sprinkle holy water on the sick person’s home and the room where he is located It should be remembered that prayer will take effect only after complete repentance of sins, confession and communion On this day, the people collected the last medicinal herbs, baked pies with cabbage and cooked cabbage soup, and treated the poor to lunch On this day it was impossible to work in the field, otherwise the saint could punish him by burning the crop