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'''Saint Markella''' was an inhabitant of [[Chios, Greece]] who was canonized by the [[Greek Orthodox Church]]. She is the [[patron saint]] of Chios. |
'''Saint Markella''' was an inhabitant of [[Chios, Greece]] who was canonized by the [[Greek Orthodox Church]]. She is the [[patron saint]] of Chios. |
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== Life == |
== Life == |
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Saint Markella was born in Vassilos, Chios, Greece. She was raised as a Christian by her mother. However, her father was a pagan. |
Saint Markella was born in Vassilos, Chios, Greece. She was raised as a Christian by her mother. However, her father was a pagan. |
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Markella was born and lived in the village of Volissos of Chios and lived during the fourteenth century. Her mother was a devout christian but her father was an idolater. At a young age, her mother passed away and Markella continued to study her bible, pray to God and live a life according to what she was taught. |
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Afterwards, Markella tried to hide near the sea. Her father struck her with an arrow as she fled. Legend states that her blood stained the rocks red. |
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Markella ran to the sea to escape but her father aimed an arrow at her and wounded her. The blood of the [[saint]] dyed the rocks and to this very day, during the festivities for her feast day, at a specific time, her blood becomes visible on these rocks for all the faithful who bear witness to this miracle. |
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As she was injured, she prayed to Jesus to hide her. A rock opened and she was able to hide all of her body inside, but not her head. Her father decapitated her and threw the head into the sea. The head floated back to nearby Komi. |
As she was injured, she prayed to Jesus to hide her. A rock opened and she was able to hide all of her body inside, but not her head. Her father decapitated her and threw the head into the sea. The head floated back to nearby Komi. |
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Her final moments were spent in prayer to Christ with a request that the rocks would open for her to hide from her father and this happened. Everything but her head was covered so when her father found her, he cut of her head and threw it into the sea. Her head floated to the nearby beach of Komi. For many years, the locals could not locate the head until one day an Italian Naval ship was in the area. In the evening, they could see a bright light coming from the distance and when they got closer they witnessed a head, floating in the water, lit by upright floating candles. Immediately, they realised that this was a sacred miracle they were witness to and they took the head of the Saint back to their homeland. |
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Holy water is said to spring from the rocks that mark her martyrdom. Many pilgrims visit this location and every year on the [[July 22|22nd of July]], during the commemoration services for the Saint, the holy sea water in the rock pool boils during the entire Paraklisis Service; this phenomenon only occurs in the presence of a [[priest]]. If a pilgrim's faith is strong, a local tradition is that the water in the rock-pool will feel extremely warm to touch. |
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The holy and glorious [[Virgin]]-[[martyr]] '''Markella of Chios''' is the [[patron saint]] of [[Chios]] and was born and lived in the village of [[Volissos]] on Chios. |
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== Religious Significance == |
== Religious Significance == |
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Many Orthodox Churches are dedicated to Saint Markella, especially by residents and former residents of Chios. These include the Cathedral of Saint Markella, in [[Astoria, New York]]. <ref>[http://wikimapia.org/729785/ The Cathedral of Saint Markella<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, where the Greek Orthodox Petros is based. |
Many Orthodox Churches are dedicated to Saint Markella, especially by residents and former residents of Chios. These include the Cathedral of Saint Markella, in [[Astoria, New York]]. <ref>[http://wikimapia.org/729785/ The Cathedral of Saint Markella<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, where the Greek Orthodox Petros is based. |
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'''[[Apolytikion]]''' |
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:Rose of piety and sprout of Chios, we honour with canticles Saint Markella who was beheaded by her father's hand, as she guarded the commands of Christ, give strength and save from danger, us who cry unto you. Glory to Him who gave you strength, glory to Him who crowned you. Glory to Him who works through you, healings for all the faithful. |
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==See also== |
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*[[Metropolis of Chios]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?SID=4&ID=1&FSID=102073 Martyr Marcella of Chios] ([[OCA]]) |
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*[http://www.goarch.org/en/Chapel/saints.asp?contentid=494 Markella, the Virgin-martyr of Chios] ([[GOARCH]]) |
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*[http://www.westsrbdio.org/prolog/my.html?month=July&day=22 The Holy-Female Martyr Marcella] (''[[Prologue of Ohrid]]'') |
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*[http://www.stdgocunion.org/saintmarkella.html The Life of Saint Markella, The Patron Saint of Chios] |
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*[http://www.chiosonline.gr/aghiamarcella.asp The Holy Shrine of St. Marcella] |
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*[http://www.chioshistory.gr/en/mxx/volissosam.html Volissos - Saint Markella] |
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*[http://www.e-xios.gr/chios/5/53.html Chios - Saint Markella] |
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==References== |
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*{{orthodoxwiki|title=Markella of Chios|oldid=79458}} |
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Revision as of 14:10, 31 December 2008
Saint Markella (also Marcella) was an inhabitant of Chios, Greece who was canonized by the Greek Orthodox Church. She is the patron saint of Chios. Her feast day is celebrated on July 22.
Life
Saint Markella was born in Vassilos, Chios, Greece. She was raised as a Christian by her mother. However, her father was a pagan.
Markella was born and lived in the village of Volissos of Chios and lived during the fourteenth century. Her mother was a devout christian but her father was an idolater. At a young age, her mother passed away and Markella continued to study her bible, pray to God and live a life according to what she was taught.
Around the time of her eighteenth birthday, Markella's father began to have incestual desires. Afraid of her father, Saint Markella fled to nearby mountains and hid in a bush. Her father found her, with the help of a local herdsmen, and they set fire to the bush to force her to show.
Markella ran to the sea to escape but her father aimed an arrow at her and wounded her. The blood of the saint dyed the rocks and to this very day, during the festivities for her feast day, at a specific time, her blood becomes visible on these rocks for all the faithful who bear witness to this miracle. As she was injured, she prayed to Jesus to hide her. A rock opened and she was able to hide all of her body inside, but not her head. Her father decapitated her and threw the head into the sea. The head floated back to nearby Komi.
Her final moments were spent in prayer to Christ with a request that the rocks would open for her to hide from her father and this happened. Everything but her head was covered so when her father found her, he cut of her head and threw it into the sea. Her head floated to the nearby beach of Komi. For many years, the locals could not locate the head until one day an Italian Naval ship was in the area. In the evening, they could see a bright light coming from the distance and when they got closer they witnessed a head, floating in the water, lit by upright floating candles. Immediately, they realised that this was a sacred miracle they were witness to and they took the head of the Saint back to their homeland.
Holy water is said to spring from the rocks that mark her martyrdom. Many pilgrims visit this location and every year on the 22nd of July, during the commemoration services for the Saint, the holy sea water in the rock pool boils during the entire Paraklisis Service; this phenomenon only occurs in the presence of a priest. If a pilgrim's faith is strong, a local tradition is that the water in the rock-pool will feel extremely warm to touch.
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The holy and glorious Virgin-martyr Markella of Chios is the patron saint of Chios and was born and lived in the village of Volissos on Chios.
Religious Significance
Today there is a church on the cave of Saint Markella. The rock in which she was killed is said to spring holy water. Her nameday is on July 22nd [1] and on that day the sea is said to boil. The icon of Saint Markella is one of the most revered and is said to be miraculous.
Prayer
A special prayer is dedicated to Saint Markella: [2]
- "Rose of piety and sprout of Chios, we honor with canticles Saint Markella who was beheaded by her father's hand, as she guarded the commands of Christ, give strength and save from danger, us who cry unto you. Glory to Him who gave you strength, Glory to Him who crowned you. Glory to Him who works through you, healings for all the faithful."
Today
Many Orthodox Churches are dedicated to Saint Markella, especially by residents and former residents of Chios. These include the Cathedral of Saint Markella, in Astoria, New York. [3], where the Greek Orthodox Petros is based.
Hymns
- Rose of piety and sprout of Chios, we honour with canticles Saint Markella who was beheaded by her father's hand, as she guarded the commands of Christ, give strength and save from danger, us who cry unto you. Glory to Him who gave you strength, glory to Him who crowned you. Glory to Him who works through you, healings for all the faithful.
See also
External links
- Martyr Marcella of Chios (OCA)
- Markella, the Virgin-martyr of Chios (GOARCH)
- The Holy-Female Martyr Marcella (Prologue of Ohrid)
- The Life of Saint Markella, The Patron Saint of Chios
- The Holy Shrine of St. Marcella
- Volissos - Saint Markella
- Chios - Saint Markella
References
- This article incorporates text from Saint Markella at OrthodoxWiki which is licensed under the CC-BY-SA and GFDL.