In Egypt there lived a Christian youth named Taisiya. When her parents died, then, wanting to preserve herself in virginal purity, she distributed all her property to the poor, and made her house a hostel for the Skete monks. However, after quite a long time, Taisiya completely spent all her property, so that she fell into complete poverty. Through the cunning of the devil, some sin-loving people became close to her, who seduced her into sin and distracted her from the path of salvation. From that time on, Taisiya began to lead a sinful life full of impurity. When the ascetics of Skete learned about this, they were very sad. After consulting with each other, they went to Abba John Kolov and told him: “We heard about that sister that she is leading a sinful life. But since she showed us great love, giving us shelter in her home, we too will show her our spiritual love and take care of the salvation of her soul. Work hard, too, honest father: go to her and exhort her to repentance. You will be able to do this, because you are endowed with wisdom from God. We will fast and offer earnest prayers to God, so that the Lord will help you.”
Abba John Kolov, fulfilling the request of the honest fathers, went to the city to that woman, praying to dear God, his Helper. Approaching Taisiya’s house, the elder said to the woman guarding the entrance to the house: “Tell your mistress that I have come to talk with her.” The gatekeeper answered with anger: “You monks have wasted all her property!” But the elder continued: “Tell her that I brought her something very valuable.” The gatekeeper went and announced everything to her mistress. Taisiya answered: “Those monks, walking near the Black Sea, sometimes find beads (pearls). Bring that old man to me.”
Entering the house, Abba John Kolov sat down near Taisiya; then, looking at her face and taking a deep breath, he bowed his head and began to cry. Taisiya asked the elder: “Honest Father! What are you crying about? The elder answered her: “I see how Satan plays on your face; How can I not cry? Why didn’t you want to have our Lord Jesus Christ, the Most Honest and Immortal Bridegroom, as your groom? Why did you despise His palace and give yourself to Satan? Why are you acting according to his evil deeds?”
Hearing such words, Taisiya was touched in her soul, since the words of the elder were for her like a fiery arrow that pierced her heart. Immediately, disgust for her sinful life appeared in her; she began to be ashamed of herself and her sinful deeds.
She asked the elder: “Honest father! Is there repentance for sinners?” The elder answered her: “Truly there is, and the Savior is waiting for your conversion, being ready to accept you into His fatherly embrace; for He does not want the sinner to perish, but He wants the sinner to turn to the path of salvation. And so I will be your guarantee that if you repent sincerely and turn to the Lord with all your heart, He will again love you as His bride and, having cleansed you from all sinful impurity, will lead you into His heavenly palace. Then all the ranks of Angels will rejoice over you, because they rejoice over one sinner who repents.”
Taisiya said to this: “God’s will be done, honest father! Take me from here and lead me where you know, where I could find a place convenient for repentance.” The elder said: “Let’s go.” Then, getting up, he headed towards the exit of her house.
Taisiya also got up and followed the elder, without arranging anything in her house, without telling anyone anything about the house, but immediately leaving everything for the sake of Christ.
Seeing this, Father John was very surprised at such a sudden change and such zeal for Taisiya for God. Having thanked God, he set off on his journey. Taisiya walked behind him at a considerable distance.
When the travelers reached the desert, it was already late, night was falling. Having built a small head of sand on the ground, the elder said to Taisiya: “Sleep here under the cover of God’s grace.” Then, having protected her with the sign of the cross, he walked away a short distance. Having said his usual prayers, the elder lay down on the ground and fell asleep.
When midnight came, the old man was awakened by a certain light. Raising his eyes upward, he saw a pillar of fire coming from the sky towards Taisiya. John was horrified by this vision. Looking more closely at Taisiya, he noticed that the Angels of God were lifting Taisiya’s soul to heaven along the way. John looked at this wondrous vision until it disappeared from his eyes.
Getting up, John went to Taisia, touched her with his hand and saw that she had died. Then the elder fell prostrate to the ground in fear and trembling. And a voice came to him from heaven, saying: “Her repentance, brought in one hour, is more pleasant than repentance that continues for a long time, for in the latter case such warmth of heart does not exist among those who repent.”
The elder remained in prayer until the morning. Then, having consigned the honorable body of blessed Taisia to the earth, he came to the Skete, where he told the fathers about everything that had happened, and the monks glorified and thanked Christ God for His great mercy.
The death of Saint Taisia followed in the 5th century.
] there once lived a woman who was depraved, shameless and unclean in her life. Having one daughter, named Taisiya, she taught her the same shameful way of life that she herself had learned, took her to a prodigal house and gave her to serve Satan, to the destruction of many human souls by seducing them with her beauty; for Taisiya was very beautiful in appearance and became famous everywhere for the beauty of her face. Because of carnal lust for Taisiya, many brought her a lot of gold and silver, shiny and expensive clothes. Seducing her admirers, she brought them to such ruin that many, having lost their property for her sake, fell into poverty, and others, starting quarrels among themselves because of her, beat each other and covered the thresholds of her house with their blood.
Hearing about this, the Monk Paphnutius, dressed in worldly clothes and taking with him a gold coin, entered the house where Taisia lived. Seeing her, he gave her a coin as payment, as if wishing to stay with her. Taisiya, taking the money, told him:
- Enter the room.
Paphnutius entered with her and saw a high bed laid out; sitting on it, he said to Taisiya:
- Isn’t there another room, a secret one, we can lock ourselves in it so that no one knows about us?
Taisiya replied:
- Eat; however, if you are ashamed of people, then in this you will hide from them, because the doors are closed and no one will come in here and know about us, and if you fear God, then there is no place that could hide you before Him, and if even if you hid underground, God sees there too.
Hearing these words from her, Paphnutius said to her:
– Do you even know about God?
Taisiya replied:
- I know about God, and about the bliss of the righteous, and about the torment of sinners.
Then the elder said to her:
- If you know about God, and about future bliss and torment, then why do you defile people and have already destroyed so many souls? Condemned to fiery Gehenna, you will suffer torment not only for your sins, but also for those whom you have defiled.
At these words, Taisiya threw herself weeping at the feet of the elder, exclaiming:
“I also know that for those who have sinned there is repentance and for sinners there is forgiveness, and I hope through your prayers to get rid of sins and receive the mercy of the Lord.” But I pray you, wait for me a little, only three hours, and then wherever you command me, I will go, and whatever you tell me, I will do.
The elder showed her the place where he would wait for her and left. Then Taisiya, having collected all her treasures, acquired through debauchery, at a cost of up to four hundred liters of gold, took them out into the middle of the city and, having lit a fire, laid it all on it, and burned it in front of all the people, exclaiming: “Come, all you who have sinned with me, and watch me burn what you gave me."
Consigning her uncleanly acquired wealth to the fire, she went to the place where Paphnutius was waiting for her. The elder led him to a nunnery and, having asked for a small cell, brought Taisia into it and locked her there; He sealed and nailed the doors of the cell tightly, leaving only a small window so that through it he could serve her a little bread and water.
How do you tell me, Father, to pray to God? – Taisiya asked Saint Paphnutius.
“You are not worthy,” answered the elder, “neither to pronounce the name of the Lord, nor to raise your hands to heaven, for your mouth is filled with filth and your hands are polluted with uncleanness; just say, often turning to the east: “He who created me, have mercy on me!”
And Taisiya stayed in that seclusion for three years, praying to God, as Paphnutius taught her, eating only a little bread and water, and then only once a day.
After three years, Paphnutius, prompted by mercy towards her, went to the great Anthony, wanting to know whether God had forgiven her or not.
Coming to the elder, he told him everything about Taisiya’s life. Anthony called his disciples and ordered them to shut themselves up each separately in their cell and pray to God all night so that He would reveal to one of them about Taisia, who was repenting of her sins. The disciples fulfilled the command of their father and begged God: He revealed about her to one of them, named Paul, who was called the Most Simple. Standing in prayer at night, he saw in a vision the heavens open, and a standing bed, very richly lined and shining with great glory; three maidens, fair-faced, stood and guarded him, and the crown lay on that bed. Seeing this, Paul asked:
“It’s true, this bed and crown are prepared for no other person than my father Anthony.”
“This is not prepared for Father Anthony, but for Taisia, the former harlot.”
Having come to his senses, Paul began to reflect on what he had seen and, when morning came, he went to the blessed fathers Anthony and Paphnutius and told them about his vision. When they heard about this, they glorified God, who accepts those who truly repent. Then Paphnutius went to the nunnery where Taisiya lived in seclusion and, breaking the doors, wanted to take her out. But she began to ask him:
- Let me, father, stay here until my death and lament my sins: I have so many of them.
The elder answered her:
“God, the lover of mankind, has already accepted your repentance and forgiven your sins,” and brought her out of the seclusion.
Then blessed Taisiya said:
“Believe me, father, that as soon as I entered the seclusion, I presented all my sins before my mental eyes and, looking at them, cried incessantly. All my evil deeds have not been removed from my eyes to this day, but they stand before me and terrify me, since for them I will be condemned.
Coming out of seclusion, blessed Taisiya fell ill fifteen days later and, after being ill for three days, by the grace of God she rested in peace. From her sick bed she was transferred to the bed that Paul the Most Simple saw prepared for her in heaven, where she is praised with the saints in glory and rejoices forever. Thus the sinner and fornicator preceded us into the kingdom of God [
Days of remembrance of saints named Thaisa several times a year, so Angel Day can be celebrated on the following days:
- 04.04. - martyr.
- 23.05. - Taisiya of Egypt.
- 21.10. - Rev. Taisiya of Egypt, Thebes.
The name itself has been known since the times of the Macedonian, this was the name of the hetera of the commander. Translated from other Greek. language like late, although there are other meanings:
- wise
- belonging to the goddess Isis
Several saints are known with such a beautiful name; name days are more than once a year. It was especially common in Ancient Egypt and Greece.
Church form - Taisiya, but also many others:
- Taiska (colloquial)
- Taisya (folk)
- Thai - (colloquial)
- Taya (briefly).
- Tayukha (rude, familiar).
- Tayushka (diminutive).
- Taichik (affectionate address).
Brief characteristics of the Thai woman
From an early age she was smart beyond her years. In addition, he knows how to cheat well if the situation demands. Always energetic and emotional. Despite this, he knows how to restrain himself and not open his soul. Able to store important information for a long time without spilling the beans.
While still a teenager, he already shows independence. Very independent of the opinions of others. She is self-sufficient and self-confident, which helps in moving up the career ladder. Full of ideas. He loves and knows how to work. The boss is considered a valuable employee.
When married for love, you will reveal your best sides as a mother and wife. She may marry out of necessity or convenience, but she will not be happy, although she will never show it.
History of the Saints
There are three known martyrs who were canonized by the Christian Church with this name, therefore there are the same number of dates according to the church calendar.
Taisiya the Martyr
Memorial Day: 04.04.
There is practically no information about this saint. The only thing that has survived to this day is her martyrdom because she professed faith in Christ among her fellow countrymen, without fear of the threats of the rulers, and remained a Christian until her death.
Taisiya Egyptian
Memorial Day: 23.05.
A woman's life took place in the 5th century. She lived in Egypt with her relatives. When her rich parents gave up their souls to God, she began to engage in charity work. Anyone in need of treatment could turn to her and receive help. The house served as a shelter for wanderers. She was surrounded by love and reverence.
After a while, the inheritance began to melt away before our eyes, the girl herself was now in need. During this difficult stage of life, ungodly people begin to hover around. The woman falls under their influence.
It happened that the monks whom she had once helped came into the house. Seeing Taisiya in such a state, they were upset and turned to John Kolov, their Abba. He responded, went into the sinner’s house, looked into her eyes and tears flowed from her eyes.
The hostess was surprised by this reaction and asked what was wrong with him. The elder said that a demon could be seen on her face, playing and having fun, and he was sad that the woman had departed from Christ. The girl trembled and began to ask for advice.
After a short time, Abba and Taisiya set off silently into the desert. The wanderers spent the night there. Having baptized his companion, the monk laid her down at the head of the sand. He took a nap at a distance. The next morning, he began to wake him up to go further, but it turned out that the sinner was dead. The man was upset that she did not have time to take communion and become a nun in order to atone for her sins.
At that very moment, the voice of God consoled him that one hour of repentance for a harlot is more important than others that last many days, when they are not so sincere and selfless.
Taisia of Egypt Thebaid
Memorial Day: 21.10.
The life tells that the saint was born to a harlot, who introduced her to her work. Being very beautiful, the girl drove men crazy, ruined them, and caused all sorts of suffering.
Once, the Rev. visited the sinful house for a conversation. Paphnutius the Great. His words were not in vain; Taisiya made a grand bonfire of her treasures in one of the city squares. Afterwards she went to a monastery and settled in a cell for 3 years, where she ate sparingly only once a day.
After the expiration of time, St. Paphnutius asked Anthony the Great whether the recluse had received the Lord's forgiveness. All monasticism began to pray for God to give a sign. This happened in the dream of Pavel the Simple, where he dreamed of a bed guarded by beautiful beauties. A voice from heaven said that it was intended for the harlot Taisia. Paphnutius told the cell attendant about the good news. She fell ill two weeks later and died. Thus the saint was forgiven.
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By the 5th century AD e. During the Byzantine era, Christianity established itself in Egypt, all pagan temples were destroyed long ago, and many monasteries appeared in their place. In the northwestern part of the country there was an area called Skitskaya Hermitage. There, the monks lived in fasting and prayer, overcoming many difficulties, constantly experiencing a lack of water. Those of them who were heading to the city or returning to the Hermitage Hermitage, along the way, visited one Christian girl, who joyfully received into her home all those in need of shelter and food. The girl was an orphan. From her parents she inherited a rich inheritance, a large estate.
Raised in Christian customs, she led a pious life. She did charity work and gave money to the poor. The monks from the Skete Hermitage respected and loved her. The elders, who were unable to travel from the monastery to the city in a day, where they sold wicker baskets and other handicrafts, often stayed with her for the night.
After some time, Taisiya, having distributed her fortune to the poor, began to suffer need herself. The girl was still very young and naive, she had no idea how to live further. It turned out that she was completely unprepared for the difficulties. Unfortunately, at a difficult moment there was not a single person next to her who could support her. The monks did not leave the Hermitage at this time and therefore could not visit her. Taisiya lived with her maid. She was much older than her, had a rude disposition, and she did not like the fact that the mistress had run out of money. Every day she told the girl that she was doing wrong, that she needed to live for herself. Seeing that Taisiya had completely lost heart, the maid became bolder and began to invite men into the house and organize celebrations. So the unfortunate girl succumbed to temptation and began to do what she previously considered a sin.
Notoriety spread quickly. When the monks in the Skete Hermitage found out what was happening in the house of Blessed Taisia, they decided to save her. The Monk John Kolov went to her. The door was opened by a maid. She wanted to drive the guest away, but he said that he had brought something valuable for her mistress. Taisiya ordered him to be let in, thinking that he had pearls - the monks, while wandering, sometimes found them by the sea. As soon as the Monk John Kolov entered the room, he looked at the girl, sat down and began to cry. She asked what happened. “I see how Satan plays on your face; How can I not cry? Why didn’t you want to have our Lord Jesus Christ, the Most Honest and Immortal Bridegroom, as your groom? Why did you despise His palace and give yourself to Satan? Why are you acting according to his evil deeds? – the elder answered bitterly. As soon as he uttered these words, a burning pain pierced the heart of blessed Taisiya. It was as if she had woken up from an obsession and realized what she had done to herself. Shame choked her. Not daring to raise her eyes to the monk, in a choked voice she asked the question: “Is there repentance for sinners?” The Monk John Kolov told her that the Lord does not desire the death of sinners, but their return to the right path leading to salvation. If you repent with all your heart, the Lord will cleanse a person from sins and lead you into His Heavenly palace. “I want this, I will leave this house forever!” - Blessed Taisiya exclaimed and asked to be taken to a suitable place. They went towards the Holy Desert, but on the way they were overtaken by night. The elder showed the girl a place to sleep, and he himself settled down at a distance from her. At midnight he woke up. A column of light shone in the sky; it descended to the ground where blessed Taisiya lay. The monk rushed to her and fell to his knees in horror. The girl was dead. The monk was saddened that she did not have time to undergo communion and become a nun. At that same moment, he heard a voice from above, announcing to him: “Her repentance, brought in one hour, is greater than repentance lasting a long time; because in the latter case the penitents do not have such warmth in their hearts.” The elder prayed until dawn, then he buried Saint Taisia in the same place where she died.
Prayer tradition
Holy Blessed Taisia patronizes women who bear her name. Whatever happens to you, you will know that you have an intercessor. Contact her with prayer, the icon will help you make the right decision, you will be able to understand everyday problems, and she will also take care of your health.
Prayer
Prayer invoking the saint whose name you bear. Pray to God for me, holy servant of God (name), as I diligently resort to you, a quick helper and prayer book for my soul.
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Today we commemorate: Apostle Simon the Zealot. Mchch. Alphius, Philadelphus, Cyprian (Cyrinus), Onesimus, Erasmus and others (III). Mch. Hesychius of Antioch, etc. Isidora the Holy Fool, Tavenskaya (IV). Blzh. Taisia of Egypt (V). St. Simon of Pechersk, Bishop of Vladimir and Suzdal (XIII). Blzh. Simon, Christ for the sake of the holy fool, Yuryevetsky (XVI).
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Brothers and sisters, today we will get acquainted with the lives of two holy women, whose example especially exposes such a common sin as condemnation.
The Venerable Isidora, a holy fool for Christ’s sake, asceticised at the Tabenna Monastery in Egypt in the 4th century. The maiden Isidora took upon herself the feat of foolishness, behaved like a madwoman and did not eat food with the sisters of the monastery. Many of the nuns treated her with contempt and condemnation, but Isidora endured this with great patience and meekness, thanking God for everything. She worked in the refectory and performed the dirtiest and most difficult jobs around the monastery, cleansing the monastery of all uncleanness. The Monk Isidora covered her head with a simple rag, and instead of boiled food she ate water, in which she washed cauldrons and dishes. She was never angry, never insulted anyone with words, never grumbled against God or her sisters, and was silent.
One day a desert monk, Venerable Pitirim, had a vision. An Angel of God appeared to him and said: “Go to the Tavensky Monastery. There you will see a sister wearing a rag on her head. She serves everyone with love and endures their contempt without complaint. Her heart and thoughts always remain with God. And you sit in solitude, but with your thoughts you go around the entire universe.”
The elder went to the Tavensky monastery, but among the gathered sisters he did not find the one indicated to him in the vision. Then they brought to him Isidora, revered as possessed by a demon. Isidora fell at the feet of the elder, asking for his blessing. But the Monk Pitirim himself bowed to her to the ground and said: “First, bless me, honest mother!” To the surprised questions of the sisters, the elder answered: “Isidora is above all of us before God!” Then the sisters began to repent, confessing all the insults they had inflicted on Isidora, and asked her for forgiveness. The saint, burdened by the unexpected glory for her, secretly disappeared from the monastery, and her further fate remained unknown. It is believed that she died no later than 365.
In this life we see how much vain condemnation there was in the sisters of the Tavensky monastery, although they condemned the holy ascetic. Now let’s move on to the second saint commemorated today.
Saint Taisia lived in Egypt a century later, in the 5th century. Left an orphan after the death of her wealthy parents, she first led a pious life, devoting herself to charity and helping the sick. Frequently, monks who came from the desert to the city to sell their baskets stayed in her house. Taisiya enjoyed universal love and respect.
After several years of diligent charitable work, Taisiya's estate was depleted, and she began to be in need. Then she became acquainted with some ungodly people and fell under evil influence. Her life became more and more chaotic. Of course, many condemned her for such a fall.
The monks of the desert monastery, who had previously visited Taisiya, learned about such a change that had happened to her and were saddened. Calling their Abba, John Kolov, they asked him to visit her. Abba John came to Taisiya, sat down next to her, looked intently into her eyes, then bowed his head and began to cry bitterly. Taisiya was embarrassed and asked the elder: “Abba, why are you crying?” He replied: “I see that Satan is playing on your face, and how can I not cry? Why didn’t you like Jesus, so that you turned to things that were contrary to Him?” She, hearing this, trembled and exclaimed: “Father! Is there any repentance for me? He replied: “Yes!” “Then lead me where you know,” she told him and, getting up, followed him in tears.
Abba John was only surprised that before leaving, Taisiya did not order what to do with her property and things, and did not even say goodbye to anyone. When they reached the desert, it was already getting dark. Abba John made a head of sand for Taisiya and, at some distance, another one for himself. Having protected its head with the sign of the cross, he said: “Sleep here,” and he himself, having fulfilled his prayers, also lay down.
In the morning, the elder began to wake up Taisiya, but then he discovered that she was already dead. The elder was greatly saddened, thinking that Taisia’s soul had perished, since she did not have time to repent, take communion and become a nun. Then he heard a voice: “One hour of her repentance is accepted as longer than the long-term repentance of others who do not show such selflessness during repentance.” So the Lord revealed to Abba John that God forgave Taisiya for the sincerity and decisiveness of her repentance.
Brothers and sisters, and here we see in the second life that Saint Taisia was indeed worthy of condemnation for her fall and wicked life, but her repentance before her death blotted out all her sins. This means that any condemnation of her while she was still in sin was also in vain. So, we have two examples. The venerable ascetic is a fallen sinner condemned in vain, worthy of condemnation, but purified by a short but zealous repentance. Those who condemned Saint Isidora sinned by condemning the present saint, those who condemned Saint Taisia sinned by condemning the future saint. So what conclusion does this suggest to us? Any condemnation is a sin. After all, no matter who we condemn, we know neither the inner life of the person nor his future repentance. Who knows, maybe the one whom we condemn today will, years later, offer prayers for us sinners before the Throne of God? This is a lesson for us.
Reverend Mothers Isidore and Taisie, pray to God for us!
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