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Advising a disciple on the pursuit of this goal he said: "If slander is like praise for you, poverty like riches, insufficiency like abundance, then you shall not perish."
Saints Athanasius and Cyril were the archbishops of Alexandria and steadfast defenders of the purity of the Christian faith against the most influential heresies of their times. They left behind a host of apologetic works that are still studied…
He taught that fighting the devil to the end is a duty of every Christian. "Whoever has not experienced temptation cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
In memory of this miracle, Christians have venerated the shackles equally with the relics of the Holy Apostles. At first, the relics remained in Jerusalem and produced multiple healings in those who approached them with faith.
His life is a moving and instructive story of an inner struggle between one’s duty to the Lord and Heaven and the attraction of earthly joys and affections.
Through her Christian virtues and ascetic life, she was gifted with the power to work wonders, through which many people came to Christ voluntarily.
They suffered in the Roman city of Singidunum (now Belgrade). Hermylus served in the city as a deacon. Stratonicus was a Roman guard and a secret Christian who declared his faith and shared his friend’s fate.
God bestowed His crown on Martyr Tatiana. For over 1800 years, the Orthodox Church has celebrated the feat this humble young woman whose ardent love for Him outmatched the madness of rulers and the brutality of tormentors,
Monk Theodosius the Great is famous for founding the first coenobitic (common-life) monastery, accomplishing numerous marvels, fighting against heresies and helping people in need.
The character of Metropolitan Phillip has left a memorable mark on history. His building projects at the Solovetsky Monastery alone showed brilliant leadership and technical skill, ensuring his name lives on.
For his ascetic feats, the Lord bestowed on him the gift of powerful prayer, far-sightedness and the power to oppose demons.
Our Lord Jesus Christ referred to him as the greatest of the prophets. He was related to Jesus through the Mother of God.
Saint Theophan, born George Vasilyevich Govorov, entered the world in 1815 in the Oryol Governorate, the son of a village priest. George was raised in an atmosphere of Christian love and devotion to the Church.
Saint Theopemptos was a Christian bishop who denounced the worship of idols and preached the word of Christ. Theon was a sorcerer and worshiper of Pagan idols who repented and converted to Christ.
Apollinaria was born into a privileged family. Her father served as the prefect for the young Emperor Theodosius II. However, Apollinaria felt no desire for marriage. She had dedicated her heart to Christ.
The Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles is a feast established by the Church to commemorate the wider circle of the disciples of Christ, as opposed to the apostles of the twelve, Christ's closest followers, who were with Him at the time of His passions…
Saint Zosimas the Hermit lived in the fourth century in Cilicia, a region now part of Turkey. He chose a solitary life in the desert, and through his devotion to God, he received many spiritual gifts.
Malachi, whose name means “My messenger,” holds a unique place in the history of salvation. He was the last of the Old Testament prophets. For this reason, the Church Fathers refer to him as the “seal of the prophets.”
For a long time, Saint Genevieve was venerated as a local saint within the Orthodox Church in France. On 9 March 2017, the name of the Venerable Genevieve was added to the calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church.
His teachings, life and works presaged have inspired many of the Orthodox faithful, as represented by St. Filaret of Moscow, St. John of Kronshdadt, St. Theophan the Recluse, and many other prominent names.
