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[[Image:MarkellaChios01.JPG|thumbnail|right|Markella of Chios [[icon]] found in the Church of St. Markella, Chios island - the place of her martyrdom]]The holy and glorious [[Virgin-martyr]] '''Markella of Chios''' (also ''Marcella'') is the [[patron saint]] of Chios and was born and lived in the village of Volissos of Chios. Her [[feast day]] is celebrated on [[July 22]]. == History Viața==Markella was born and lived in the village of Volissos of Chios and lived during the fourteenth century. Her mother was a devout christian but her father, who was mayor of the village, was an idolater. At a young age, her mother passed away, but not before she had taught Markella the ways of the Lord. While her father saw to her education, she continued to live in faith and virtue, dedicating herself to [[Jesus ChristIisus Hristos]]. She studied the [[Bible|Holy BibleSfânta Scriptură]] and spent many hours in [[prayerrugăciune]]. She practiced the virtues of [[fast|fasting]], love, hospitality and chastity. She avoided idle interactions so that she would not come to spiritual harm. Her goal was to attain the Kingdom of Heaven, and to become a bride of Christ.
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[[Image:MarkellaChios01.JPG|thumbnail|right|Marcela din Chios - [[icoană]] din Biserica Sf. Marcela, insula Chios, locul muceniciei ei]]
Sfânta fecioară [[Mucenic|muceniță]] '''Marcela din Chios''' este o [[Sfinţi|sfântă]] muceniță din secolul al IV-lea, ocrotitoare a insulei Chios (Grecia), locul unde s-a născut, a trăit și a mucenicit. Este [[Praznic|prăznuită]] în [[Biserica Ortodoxă]] la date de [[22 iulie]].
St Markella increased in virtue as she grew older, fasting, praying, and attending church services. She tried to keep the commandments and to lead others to God. She loved and respected her father, and comforted him in his sorrow. She told him she would take care of him in his old age, and would not abandon him.
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[[Image:MarkellaChios02.JPG|thumbnail|left|Location where the blood of the [[martyr]] appears annually marking the spot on which she was woundedLocul unde sângele muceniței apare în fiecare an]].
Markella ran to the sea to escape but her father aimed an arrow at her and wounded her. The blood of the [[saint]] dyed the rocks and to this very day, during the festivities for her feast day, at a specific time, her blood becomes visible on these rocks for all the faithful who bear witness to this miracle.
Holy water is said to spring from the rocks that mark her martyrdom. Many pilgrims visit this location and every year on the [[July 22|22nd of July]], during the commemoration services for the Saint, the holy sea water in the rock pool boils during the entire Paraklisis Service; this phenomenon only occurs in the presence of a [[priest]]. If a pilgrim's faith is strong, a local tradition is that the water in the rock-pool will feel extremely warm to touch.
== Hymns =Imnografie=
'''[[Apolytikion]]'''
:Rose of piety and sprout of Chios, we honour with canticles Saint Markella who was beheaded by her father's hand, as she guarded the commands of Christ, give strength and save from danger, us who cry unto you. Glory to Him who gave you strength, glory to Him who crowned you. Glory to Him who works through you, healings for all the faithful.
==See alsoA se vedea și==
*[[Metropolis of Chios]]
==External linksLegături externe==
*[http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?SID=4&ID=1&FSID=102073 Martyr Marcella of Chios] ([[OCA]])
*[http://www.goarch.org/en/Chapel/saints.asp?contentid=494 Markella, the Virgin-martyr of Chios] ([[GOARCH]])
*[http://www.e-xios.gr/chios/5/53.html Chios - Saint Markella]
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