The Holy Apostles of the Seventy Silas, Silvanus, Crescens, Epenetus and Andronicus They were were disciples of the Savior. Troparion — Tone 3 Holy Apostles, / entreat the merciful God / to grant our souls…
The Holy Martyr Callinicus A native of Cilicia, he was raised from childhood in the Christian Faith. Grieving that many misguided people would perish for eternity because they worshiped idols, he went through the cities…
Saints Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon and Parmenas, Apostles of the Seventy They were among the first deacons in the Church of Christ. In the Acts of the Holy Apostles (6:1-6) it is said that the twelve…
The Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon was born in the city of Nicomedia into the family of the illustrious pagan Eustorgius, and he was named Pantoleon. His mother Saint Euboula (March 30) was a Christian.…
Hieromartyrs Hermolaus, Hermippus and Hermocrates of Nicomedia They were among the small number of those remaining alive after 20,000 Christians were burned alive in a church at Nicomedia in the year 303 (December 28), on…
Dormition of the Righteous Anna, the Mother of the Most Holy Mother of God She was the daughter of the priest Matthan and his wife Mary. She was of the tribe of Levi and the…
Martyr Christina The Martyr Christina lived during the third century. She was born into a rich family, and her father was governor of Tyre. By the age of 11 the girl was exceptionally beautiful, and…
The translation of the relics of Phocas the Holy Martyr, Bishop of Sinope St Phocas was known for the many miracles he worked and for his apostolic zeal in shepherding the flock of Sinope. Troparion…
The Holy Myrrh-Bearer Equal of the Apostles Mary Magdalene On the banks of Lake Genesareth (Galilee), between the cities of Capharnum and Tiberias, was the small city of Magdala, the remains of which have survived…
The Monks Simeon, Fool-for-Christ, and his Fellow-Ascetic John The Monks Simeon, Fool-for-Christ, and his Fellow-Ascetic John were Syrians, and they lived in the sixth century in the city of Edessa. From childhood, they were bound by…