Prophet Hosea; Monkmartyr Andrew of Crete
Holy Prophet Hosea The first of the minor prophets belonged to the tribe of Issachar. He lived during the 8th Century before Christ, in the kingdom of Israel. He was a contemporary of the holy…
Holy Prophet Hosea The first of the minor prophets belonged to the tribe of Issachar. He lived during the 8th Century before Christ, in the kingdom of Israel. He was a contemporary of the holy…
Martyr Longinus the Centurion The Holy Martyr Longinus the Centurion, a Roman soldier, served in Judea under the command of the Governor, Pontius Pilate. When our Savior Jesus Christ was crucified, it was the detachment…
The Hieromartyr Lucian, Presbyter of Antioch, was born in the Syrian city of Samosata. At twelve years of age he was left orphaned. Lucian distributed his possessions to the poor, and went to the city…
1. Saint Paraskeva the New was born into a pious family, living during the eleventh century in the village of Epivato (Epibatimna), between Silistra and Constantinople. Her older brother Euthymius became a monk, and later…
† Translation of the relics of Apostle Andrew to Iași The relics of Saint Apostle Andrew, the First-Called, were for the first time in Romania in 1996. Troparion of Apostle Andrew, Tone 4: Andrew, first-called of…
Holy Martyrs Tarachus, Probus, and Andronicus They suffered for Christ in the year 304 at Tarsus in Cilicia. When the pagans ordered him to offer sacrifice to idols, the old soldier Tarachus replied that he…
Apostle Philip, one of the 7 deacons He is not to be confused with St Philip one of the Twelve Apostles (November 14). This Philip was born in Palestine, was married and had children. After…
Saints Eulampius and Eulampia They were brother and sister. They lived at the beginning of the fourth century in the city of Nicomedia. Eulampius became upset after reading the decree of the emperor Maximian (284-305)…
Holy Apostle James, the son of Alphaeus, one of the Twelve Apostles He was the brother of the holy Evangelist Matthew. He heard the Lord’s words and witnessed His miracles. After the Descent of the…
Saint Thais of Egypt She was raised by her mother in a spirit far removed from Christian piety, led a depraved and dissolute life. She was famed for her beauty, leading many on the path…