Tabitha of Joppa, righteous

Dates of commemoration

May 07

(Church calendar - Apr 24) Movable feast - the 4th Sunday of Pascha

Nov 07
(Church calendar - Oct 25)

Life

Saint Tabitha, the widow raised from the dead by the Apostle Peter, was a virtuous and kindly woman, belonged to the Christian community in Joppa. Being grievously ill, she suddenly died. At the time, the Apostle Peter was preaching at Lydda, not far from Joppa. Messengers were sent to him with an urgent request for help. When the Apostle arrived at Joppa, Tabitha was already dead. On bended knee, Saint Peter made a fervent prayer to the Lord. Then he went to the bed and called out, “Tabitha, get up!” She arose, completely healed (Acts 9:36).

Saint Tabitha is considered the patron saint of tailors and seamstresses, since she was known for sewing coats and other garments (Acts 9:39).

Source:

https://oca.org/saints/lives/2017/10/25/103058-st-tabitha-the-widow-raised-from-the-dead-by-the-apostle-peter

Holy relic type

unless specified otherwise below, "holy relic" means a fragment of a bone of the saint

Stone from the tomb

Location of the holy relic in the Cathedral:

Relics cabinet in the Altar sacristy, reliquary #12

Icon

Troparion

Tone 1
With the flow of the many-streamed river of almsgiving / You watered the dry earth of the needy. / Showering alms on the widows and the poor, / You shone with the light of your works / And were radiant with grace, O Tabitha. / Glory to Christ who loves you! / Glory to Christ who has blessed you! / Glory to Christ whom you followed as a true disciple and a spotless lamb!

 

Kontakion

Tone 2
You served the Savior in holiness / By your God-fearing deeds, / And were a model of love as his disciple. / O Tabitha, we praise your memory!

 

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