Theophylactus of Nicomedia, our venerable father among the saints
Theophilectus was born around 765 AD to a humble family of commoners. He left his homeland as a young man and went to the royal city, where he was an imperial advisor at that time.
Barlaam, the righteous hermit
Saint Barlaam (sixth century) was born in a village called Al-Lahiya near the Black Mountain, which extends from Al-Amanus to the Orontes River. I love
Efxandius, the righteous saint
Efxandius's father was a Persian Christian who fled to Syria in the year 360 due to the persecution of Sapor, king of the Persians. There he got married
Ephrem of Antioch the Venerable in Saints
Its origin is from Amed on the banks of the Tigris. He was the people of the East. He was forced to intervene in the political affairs of Antioch in 525 to eliminate
Saint Alexius, man of God
Saint Alexius was born in Rome in the late fourth century AD (380 AD) to pious parents close to the imperial court. His father was
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.
Amphianus and Adassius, the holy brothers
Saint Amphianus was originally from Lycia. He grew up in a family known for its elegance, wealth, and pagan worship. He left his family to Beirut, where he devoted himself to life