Venerable Nicodim, a beacon of monastic virtue in 14th-century Romania, faced a perilous journey. While en route to Mount Athos, pirates ambushed his ship. They stripped him of his possessions and demanded he renounce his faith. Nicodim, unyielding, refused to deny Christ. The pirates, enraged, prepared to execute him. Yet, a sudden storm erupted, capsizing their ship and scattering the crew. Nicodim, miraculously spared, continued his pilgrimage, eventually founding Tismana Monastery, a testament to his unwavering faith. Holy Nicodim, pray to God for us!

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