We give thee thanks and praise, O God of compassion, for the heroic witness of the Martyrs of Memphis, who, in a time of plague and pestilence, were steadfast in their care for the sick and dying, and loved not their own lives, even unto death; Inspire in us a like love and commitment to those in need, following the example of our Savior Jesus Christ; who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Today the Church commemorates Constance and her companions, "The Martyrs of Memphis," who gave their lives to love and serve others in the midst of the Yellow Fever epidemic in Memphis, TN. Sister Constance died 142 years ago on September 9, 1878. pic.twitter.com/DEgFXzLDPF
— Drew Haltom (@drewhaltom) September 9, 2020