Miscellany Oct 7, 2026 Updated Oct 7, 2026
Serbian Orthodox Church honors Saint Eudokia as first martyr
- The Serbian Orthodox Church and believers are honoring Saint Eudokia (Tekla) as the first martyr within the Orthodox tradition.
- It is believed that women who sincerely pray to Saint Eudokia on her feast day may have their wishes fulfilled.
- The relics of her hands are kept in an old Sarajevo church, and she is described as a disciple of Apostle Paul and Barnabas who vowed to remain a virgin after converting to Christianity.
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Kurir Oct 7, 2026
Danas slavimo Svetu prvomučenicu Teklu: Veruje se da će se ženama ispuniti želja ako urade ovo
- The Serbian Orthodox Church and faithful celebrate Saint Eudokia (Tekla) today, believing that women's wishes will be fulfilled if they do something on this day.
- Saint Eudokia, an 18-year-old woman from Iconium, was baptized by Apostle Paul and vowed to remain a virgin, later facing persecution and exile.
- It is believed that women who go to church today and sincerely pray to Saint Eudokia will have one wish granted if they believe and desire it sincerely.
Pink Oct 7, 2026
Danas slavimo Svetu prvomučenicu Teklu: Veruje se da će se ženama ispuniti želja ako urade ovo
- The Serbian Orthodox Church and faithful are celebrating Saint Thecla, believed to grant wishes to women who perform certain actions on this day.
- Saint Thecla, an 18-year-old from Iconium, was baptized by Apostle Paul and vowed to remain a virgin, later facing persecution for her faith.
- It is believed that women who pray sincerely to Saint Thecla in church today will have one wish fulfilled if they believe and desire it deeply.
