October 17 Saint Mameltas, who was converted by an angel
In Persia, of Saint Malmetas, who by the warning of an angel was converted from the worship of idols to the faith, and then stoned by the heathen and drowned in a deep lake. , the Martyrology tells us.
Angels are sent as messengers from God to lead us to virtue on special occasions. However, we also have Guardian angels who watch over us and inspire our thoughts, reminding us of the law of God. Do we listen to them?
PRAYER: Saint Malmetas, you once followed Satan, but an angel led you to follow God and earn the martyrs crown, inspire us to leave our satanic ways and follow the way of God. Amen.
