Ephraim of Nea Makri

Efrem of Nea Makri (* September 14, 1384 in Attica, Greece (Greek Άγιος Εφραίμ Νέας Μάκρης ); † May 5, 1426 ) was a martyr and miracle-worker; he is not to be confused with Ephrem the Syrian.

History

Efrem was born on 14 September 1384. Early on, he was raised as an orphan only by his mother along with six other brothers. At 14 he went to the Monastery of the Annunciation in the monastery hill at Nea Makri and lived there for about 27 years an ascetic life. He was ordained monk. On September 14, 1425 began on the feast of the Exaltation his martyrdom with his capture by the Ottomans. It was completed on May 5, 1426 a Tuesday, at 9 clock in the morning. Since he was 42 years old. He died headlong bound to an olive tree, which still exists today, and nailed with nails on the head and the feet. Finally, pierced his body strewn with wounds at the navel with a burning piece of wood.

Phenomena

After about 500 years, he said to have appeared numerous people and have accomplished many miracles to this day. His relics were found again on January 3, 1950, which emanate a divine fragrance and a source of miraculous cures are.

Holidays

His feast on 3 January in the Eastern Church, the day on which his sacred relics were found, and for the second time on May 5, the day of his death.