Saint Phocas of Sinope
Martyr (
c. 4th century Anno Domini A.D.) Feast: 22 September
Fortitude
Saints Who Display Gifts of the Holy Spirit 
Saint Phocas, like all martyrs, showed the highest form of wisdom in accepting suffering from the hand of God. The fear of the Lord that is the beginning of wisdom is also evident in the legend of his life, which shows him not only willing to die...
https://www.lentmadness.org/2018/03/phocas-the-gardener-vs-katharina-von-bora/
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but [ Phocas relished] things normally distasteful as he prepared for his death. But it is the gift of fortitude that is most manifest in his martyrdom. Phocas is said to have lived as hermit near the gate of the city of Sinope (present-day Turkey ). Pilgrims & travelers found a welcome at his home & were fed from his excellent garden 
which he tended himself. The poor, too, were supplied by his generosity & skill.
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When persecution arose, Phocas was denounced as a Christian , & soldiers were dispatched to find & kill him. But they came to the city after the gates were shut 
so they took shelter at the house of Phocas, not realizing who he was. Realizing what they were up to, Phocas offered to tell them where their prey was the next day. As they slept 
he dug his own grave 
& prepared himself spiritually for death 
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https://gab.com/adagioforstrings/posts/111104721570930789
On the morrow, Phocas assured the surprised soldiers, stunned by his courage, that he would be grateful for martyrdom. Soon after his death, pilgrims came to seek his intercession. As a fellow saint, St. Asterius, bishop of Amasea , wrote in his praise, "He draws all men to his house."
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https://youtu.be/AKG7UkLowLc?si=G7DnuXuJDRfDmghJ
https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=5449
https://gab.com/adagioforstrings/posts/111104788837450058
O Holy Spirit help me to welcome death & suffering, & give me gratitude for the gift of the cross 
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