The martyrdom of Constance and her five companions, who died within a month of each other while ministering to residents of Memphis, Tennessee, amid the 1878 yellow fever epidemic, has always inspired the ministry of St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral.
The Rev. Laura Gettys, the Memphis cathedral’s interim dean, told Episcopal News Service that the question is how to continue to live out the story and not leave it on the shelf as a legend from the past. She said that is especially true now as the COVID-19 pandemic inspires members of the cathedral but restrictions on movement challenge their ministries.
“On the days when I particularly feel overwhelmed, I’m mindful of what they did. They showed up and were faithful and were present to those who needed them the most. They were there for prayer, for love, for compassion, and many times for medical care,” Gettys said.
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https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/2020/04/17/martyrs-of-memphis-have-lessons-to-teach-those-battling-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR0NLoPQ5r5wt7UYNmyIHQLYjU9CFB0awM99bF-95Hkw4d1doSFV031ZILw
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