The Forty-five Martyrs of the Armenian City of Nicopolis They suffered during the reign of the emperor Licinius (311-324), then a co-regent with Constantine the Great. Licinius, the ruler of the Eastern Empire, fiercely…
The Neamţ Wonderworking Icon of the Mother of God named Hodegetria (“She Who Leads the Way”) This icon of the Mother of God is believed to be the oldest and most beautiful in Romania and…
Greatmartyr Procopius of Caesarea and his mother Theodosia The Holy Great Martyr Procopius, in the world Neanius, a native of Jerusalem, lived and suffered during the reign of the emperor Diocletian (284-305). His father, an…
Martyr Kyriake of Nicomedia Saint Kyriake was the only child of Dorotheus and Eusebia. Since she was born on a Sunday (Kyriake, in Greek), she was named Kyriake. One day a wealthy magistrate wished to…
The Placing of the Venerable Robe of the Most Holy Theotokos at Blachernae During the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Leo the Great (457-474), the brothers Galbius and Candidus, associates of the emperor, set out…
The Synaxis of the Glorious and All-Praiseworthy Twelve Apostles of Christ This appears to be an ancient Feast. The Church honors each of the Twelve Apostles on separate dates during the year, and has established…
Sermon of Blessed Augustine, Bishop of Hippo Today the Holy Church piously remembers the sufferings of the Holy Glorious and All-Praised Apostles Peter and Paul. St. Peter, the fervent follower of Jesus Christ, for the…
Translation of the relics of the Unmercenary Wonderworking Doctor Saints Cyrus and John On June 28 we commemorate the translation of the relics of the Unmercenary Wonderworkers Saints Cyrus and John from the city of…
Saint Sampson the Hospitable He was the son of rich and illustrious Roman parents. In his youth he received an excellent education, he studied the medical arts and doctored the sick without charge. After the…
St. David of Thessalonika Saint David of Thessalonica pursued asceticism at the monastery of the holy Martyrs Theodore and Mercurius. Inspired by the example of the holy stylites, he lived in an almond tree in…