Saint Theophan: a Journey of Faith and Solitude

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.

Theopemptos and Theon, Recipients of God's Incorruptible Crowns

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.

Saint Apollinaria: in Disguise for 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.

Apostles of the Seventy, Sons of Light and Knights of the Cross

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, Guardian of the Wilderness

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.

Saint Malachi, the Angelic Messenger

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.”

Saint Genevieve of Paris: Defying Emperors, Inspiring Kings

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.

Saint Seraphim of Sarov, Showing Many the Way of Salvation

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.

Juliana of Lazarevo: the Saint Who Turned Hardship into Holiness

This remarkable woman, a true servant of God, glorified the Lord within the heart of her family. She achieved holiness amidst the distractions of everyday life, caring for her thirteen children.

Saint Seraphim - a Child's Heart, an Elder's Grace

People remember him bent with age, yet ever joyful, kind, and gentle. Kindness, mercy, humility — these qualities marked the great wonder-worker and struck a deep chord within the Russian soul.

Saint Basil the Great: Guardian of Faith, Defender of Orthodoxy

This great saint was born in Caesarea, Cappadocia, around the year 330, during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great. His parents, Basil and Emmelia, were noble and devout Christians.

Building Monasteries, Changing Lives: Saint Melania’s Legacy

Born into a wealthy and prominent Christian family in Rome, Melania embraced Christ from a young age. She yearned to serve Him with her whole life, devoting herself to purity and chastity.

Macarius: Tsar's Confidant, Church's Champion

Metropolitan Macarius accomplished so much for the Church and brought about such profound change that the history of Russian Orthodoxy would be unthinkable without him.

Virgin Martyr Anysia of Thessalonica Living Forever in the Name of God

She lived in dangerous times when being a Christian not only carried a harsh penalty from the state but also when ordinary citizens could harm and kill Christians with impunity.

St Joseph the Betrothed, the Earthly Guardian of Christ and His Mother

By the time he was betrothed to the Virgin Mary, he was eighty, and a widower of many years with six grownup children. He was of noble descent but worked hard all his life as a carpenter. He protected the Virgin Mary and Christ from the dangers…

The Holy Innocents, First 14,000 Saints of the Christian Church

They died for Christ at the age of innocence. Although none of these infants had been baptized in water, they were all baptized, in the eyes of the Church, in the blood of their martyrdom.

20000 Passion-Bearers of the Lord Who Suffered by Fire

The mass destruction of Nicomedia's Christians by fire happened on the eve of the Nativity. Angered by the spread of Christianity in the city, he ordered the city's church to be rounded up during the festive liturgy where all the faithful were…

The Holy Ten Martyrs of Crete – Crowned with Victory

They were from different towns and villages across the Greek island of Crete. During the reign of the Roman Emperor Decius, a fierce persecutor of Christians, they suffered brutal torture and died as martyrs for their faith in Christ.

Saint Anastasia, Pouring Forth Healings into the World

Throught her life, she set an example of Christian ministry and brought many people to Christ. Multiple Christian ascetics have emulated her feat.

Virgin Martyr Juliania, All-Blameless Bride and Divine Trophy-Bearer

Her father had betrothed her to marry a Pagan husband, she refused and suffered torments. The devil visited her in captivity. He tried to convince her that she was renouncing a good thing in favour of an illusion. Her defeat of the devil led…