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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
