Typica Livestream – Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Gerald Largent
Glory to Jesus Christ!
On November 18, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Plato and Romanus, two steadfast witnesses to Christ whose lives remind us of the depth of Christian courage.
The scriptural readings appointed for today—1 Thessalonians 3:9–13 and Luke 14:25–35—call the faithful to perseverance and wholehearted devotion to God. St. Paul’s words to the Thessalonians express profound gratitude and an earnest prayer that the believers may “increase and abound in love.” This spirit of steadfast love is echoed in the Gospel reading, where Christ teaches the cost of true discipleship. To follow Him is to embrace the cross with sincerity, commitment, and humility.
The Holy Martyrs Plato and Romanus embody this Gospel spirit. Plato, known for his eloquent confession of Christ, endured torture rather than renounce his faith. Romanus, filled with zeal, boldly proclaimed the Truth even before rulers who opposed Christ. Their lives are living icons of the message found in today’s readings—faith expressed through unwavering conviction.
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May the prayers of the Holy Martyrs Plato and Romanus strengthen us in our walk with Christ.