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| Saint Acacius of
Sinai lived during the sixth century and was a novice at a certain
monastery in Asia. The humble monk distinguished himself by his patient
and unquestioning obedience to his Elder, a harsh and dissolute man. He
forced his disciple to toil excessively, starved him with hunger, and
beat him without mercy. Despite such treatment, Saint Acacius meekly
endured the affliction and thanked God for everything. St Acacius died
after suffering these torments for nine years.
Five days after Acacius was buried, his Elder
told another Elder about the death of his disciple. The second Elder did
not believe that the young monk was dead. They went to the grave of
Acacius and the second Elder called out: "Brother Acacius, are you
dead?" From the grave a voice replied, "No, Father, how is it possible
for an obedient man to die?" The startled Elder of Saint Acacius fell
down with tears before the grave, asking forgiveness of his disciple.
After this he repented, constantly saying to
the Fathers, "I have committed murder." He lived in a cell near the
grave of Saint Acacius, and he ended his life in prayer and in meekness.
Saint John Climacus mentions him in The Ladder (Step
4:110) as an example of endurance and obedience, and of the rewards for
these virtues.
Saint Acacius is also commemorated on November
29.
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Saint Acacius
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