From the Bible, we know of Apostle Phillip as a man with profound knowledge of Scripture, who was among the first to recognize the Messiah and follow Him in answer to His call.
Saint John Chrysostom is venerated in the Orthodox Church as a ‘shining beacon’ whose words ‘illuminated the Universe’. He is remembered as a beloved cleric, a generous philanthropist, a noted ascetic, and the teacher of the faithful.
Should we make compromises even in situations when this may appear as a concession to evil? In which Christian commandments should we take our guidance? We find answers in the life of Saint John the merciful.
He acquired perfection of the spirit was one of the founders of the Hesychast tradition in Christian asceticism and gave guidance to many on their spiritual journey to Christ.
He renounced his army career and retired to the wilderness for contemplation. Eager to be a loyal servant for Christ, he declared his faith to the pagans and took voluntary martyrdom.
Disciples of Saint Paul, the first-century Apostles of the Seventy - Erastus, Olympas, Herodion, Sosipater, Quartus, and Tertius - were named in Chapter 16 of his epistle to the Romans.
In the times of the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperors Diocletian and Maximian, they were seized and brought to trial, where they openly professed Christ as their King and God.
He is remembered for his great modesty and humility, and also for the grace and forgiveness with which he reacted to false accusations of having career ambitions.
The heavenly hosts fall into nine orders - Thrones, Cherubim, Seraphim, Dominions, Powers, Authorities, Principalities, Archangels and Angels. In the narrow sense, only a messenger of God can be called an angel, but in practice, we apply this…
Hieron and 32 other martyrs refused to join the Roman army knowing that they will be made to worship Pagan idols. They declared openly their faith in Christ and died as martyrs.
Banished to the mountainous wilderness of Armenia, he was serving liturgy in the remote town of Cucusus when a band of Arians attacked him and strangled him with his omophorion.
When Galaction grew up, his now-widowed father married him away to a Pagan woman named Episteme. Galaction convinced her to convert to Christ and shared his dream: that they both dedicate their lives to God.
Saint Joannicus the Great acquired fame for his spiritual guidance, miraculous healings and friendship with animals.
For all his powers, the Pagan king of ancient Persia could not silence the holy martyrs during their lives or after their death.
Not only did they endure their torments with bravery and gladness, but they also had their wounds healed by the grace of God. Many converted to Christ at the sight of their bravery
On November 12th, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of All the Holy Unmercenaries. Among whom there are Ss. Cosmas and Damian of Rome.
They are the apostles of the Seventy, mentioned by St Paul in his Epistle to the Romans.
The saints who preferred eternal life with Christ than to a few more years on the earth at the cost of betraying Him.
She endured untold humiliation and inhuman tortures, but that did not stop her from praising and glorifying God.
Since her childhood, Parasceva dedicated herself to the service of God. She took a vow of celibacy and promised to God to spend her whole life educating Pagans about the true faith.
