In this powerful reading from The Lives of the Saints by Father Alban Butler (November 4th), we learn the remarkable conversion story of St. Jonas, Abbot, once a soldier and persecutor of holy images who became one of the great saints of the Greek Church. Through deep repentance, fasting, and prayer, St. Jonas transformed his life from sin to sanctity — living as a hermit, monk, and miracle worker. His example reminds us of God’s mercy and the strength of penance.

🕊️ Key themes: conversion, repentance, holiness, miracles, perseverance in faith.
📖 Feast Day: November 4

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction
00:10 – Saint Jonas, Abbot
00:14 – His early life and conversion
00:28 – Service in the army of Leo IV
00:50 – Conversion through a holy monk
01:01 – Six years of repentance
01:07 – Retirement to Mount Olympus
01:19 – Learning and monastic life
01:26 – The “seasoning of his heart” prayer
01:30 – Hermit life for twelve years
01:33 – Entrance into the Monastery of Aresty
01:36 – Gifts of miracles and prophecy
01:44 – Defense of holy images
01:55 – Triumph under Empress Theodora
02:01 – Final years and death (AD 845)
02:08 – Visit from Patriarch St. Methodius
02:14 – His age at death

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