Sylvester, Pope of Rome
He was born in Rome. His mother raised him in virtue and handed him over to an excellent priest named Carinos. When he grew up, Pope Marklinus named him a priest. He was […]
Sergius Meshev, the spiritual father and new martyr
In 1923, thousands were saddened by the death of the seer, Elder Musio, the high priest, Alexei Mishev. But he did not leave his children orphans. Many have
Theodorus the Studite the Confessor
His upbringing and times Saint Theodoros was born in Constantinople in the year 759 AD, in the bosom of aristocracy. His time was characterized by a brutal war
Basil the Confessor
He is a friend of Saint Procopius of Bania and an ascetic companion. He became a monk when he was a young man, and he embarked on a path of asceticism with great courage and determination under supervision
Panteleimon, the healing physician
Panteleimon was born around 284 AD in the city of Nicomedia and was called Pandolionta. His father, Eustorgius, was a pagan and his mother, Eupholis, was a Christian.
Elias, the martyr of the priesthood and the curate of Afghania
It is not surprising to find in the lives of the saints that a man and his wife possess the heavenly crowns that had previously been symbolically placed on them.
Ephestatius the Great, Bishop of Antioch
Today's service (February 21) describes Saint Ephestatius as the good shepherd and the double-edged sword, the one who defeats heresy and the one who has a heavenly life.