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 […]
Martyr Artamen, priest of Latakia in Syria
Martyr Artamen the Priest Artamen was a priest of advanced age and holiness, revered by the Christians of Latakia along with his bishop, Sisinius. When Diocletian ascended the throne
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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
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Using light in worship
The use of light in worship in general, stems from God’s command to Moses: “Command the children of Israel to bring to you beaten olive oil.”
Chapter Four: Orthodox Worship or Heaven on Earth
(The Church is heaven on earth, and in it the God of heaven resides and works.) Germanus, Patriarch of Constantinople (died 733) Doctrine and Worship: It is narrated in (History
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George wearing nails
Saint George (whose name means “the plowman”) was born in the city of Lod in Palestine in the year 280 AD to Christian parents who were wealthy and…