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Basil the Confessor

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

Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza

Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza

Saint Porphyrius was born in Thessaloniki/Greece to parents rich in virtues and wealth. He attained abundant knowledge and turned away from the blessings of the earth.

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

Saint Alexius, man of God

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

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