The Martyrdom of St . Mary, the Armenian .

On this day also, St . Mary the Armenian, was martyred . She was captured by the Moslems, whoasked her to deny her faith in the Lord Christ . She refused, so they tortured her severely, but sheremained steadfast in her faith . They threatened to burn her alive in a blazing pit, by the gate of Zoweilain Cairo . Many gathered there, and the crowd tried to frighten her from the suffering and to persuadeher to change her counsel, but she answered saying, "It is good that I deliver up my soul in the hands ofmy Master, Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ ." Then she quickly threw herself in the fiery pit . Thus shereceived the crown of martyrdom .May her prayers be with us, and Glory be to God forever, Amen .