John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria
The saint was born in the year 555 in Amathus, Cyprus. His father, Epiphanius, was one of the influential people in power there. We do not know about his origins [...]
Catherine of Alexandria the Great Martyr
Saint Catherine was born in Alexandria to a family of wealthy nobles. She was a beautiful and chaste virgin with a reputation for good lineage, wealth and steadfastness.
Cyrus and John exhausted the silver
Saint Cyrus was a devout Christian from Alexandria in Egypt who practiced the medical profession and preached Christ to people, calling on them to abandon the worship of idols.
Cyril of Alexandria, Archbishop of Alexandria
Saint Cyril was born in the city of Alexandria around the year 378. His uncle, the Archbishop of Alexandria, Theophilus, took responsibility for his upbringing and education.
Chrysanthus, Daria, and those with them, the saints and martyrs
Chrysanthus was the only son of one of the well-known sheikhs of Alexandria, Polemius. The latter moved to Rome at the time of the Roman Emperor Numerian (283-