The Church today honors Hieromartyr Eutychius, a disciple of St. John the Theologian, who sacrificed his life to preach the Holy Gospel.
We also remember New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, who was recognized as the Teacher of the Greek Nation.
Saint Cosmas was born in Mega Dendron, a Greek village in Aetolia-Acarnania under Ottoman rule.
He studied at the Theological Academy on Mount Athos, became a monk, and was ordained a priest at the Philotheou monastery.
Dedicated to educating and awakening the Greeks, he traveled to various regions, preaching the Orthodox Tradition and the importance of Greek education.
Saint Cosmas advocated for the establishment of schools under Ottoman rule, using the Life-giving Cross as his symbol.
He performed numerous miracles and made prophecies, including predictions about the liberation of Greece and scientific discoveries.
Saint Cosmas was martyred on August 24, 1779, near the Seman river in present-day Albania.
He emphasized the importance of education and Greek language, urging people to educate themselves and their children.
His teachings highlighted the connection between education, knowledge, and spiritual enlightenment.
Source: Church of Cyprus