The Church celebrates the memory of the Martyrs Akakios, Quadratus and Maximus, and Saint Nilus the Myrrh-gusher of Mount Athos.
Saint Nilus the Myrrh-gusher came from Agios Petros of Kynouria in the Peloponnese. Saint Nilus lived in asceticism at the Monastery of Great Lavra during the 17th century AD. In fact, many times, for reasons of greater practice and spiritual diligence, he left for the hermitages in the remote sites of Mount Athos.
His body remained buried for 150 years in the cave site, where he lived in asceticism.
It should be noted that the uncovering and the translation of the relics of Saint Nilus are commemorated today, while the memory of Saint is celebrated on November 12.
The Church traditionally celebrates the uncovering and translation of the relics of the saints. The incorruptible relics are an eloquent proof of holiness. God’s grace keeps them incorruptible for the comfort and strengthening of the faithful because God acts as He desires for the salvation of humankind. The same goes for the Wood of the Precious Cross, which we also honor today.
Source: Church of Cyprus
