Shio (Simon) Mikvim the Syrian righteous saint
He is one of the twelve Syrian fathers who spread monasticism in Georgia. He was born in Antioch, Syria. He was alone to his pious Christian parents. […]
Seraphim Sobolev, Archbishop of Sofia
“I have trusted in you from the womb; from my mother’s womb you have been my guide” (Psalm 70:6). The ancient enemy of our salvation felt his powerful and implacable adversary in...
Saba, Archbishop of Serbia and founder of the Athosian Khalendar Monastery
His birth and upbringing: Saint Saba was born in 1169. He was the third son of the Grand Prince of Serbia, Stefanos Namenja the Pious. The time of baptism took a name
Simeon the New Theologian, Saint and Righteous
Among the shining stars in the sky of the righteous saints, three are worthy of the title of “theologian”: Saint John the Evangelist, the disciple whom Jesus loved.
Elder Germanos from Stavrophoni Monastery - Cyprus
A brief overview of the ever-remembered Sheikh Germanos Stavrovoni Sheikh Germanos was born in the village of Ogoro in the Diocese of Ammohostos (Cyprus) in 1906.
George Al-Khozebi, the righteous saint
He is George, born in one of the villages of the island of Cyprus to pious parents who lived modestly. He had a brother named Heraclides who went out
Chapter Two: Liturgical services or divine services (its meaning - its value - its conduct)
Introduction The divine service, by which we mean the group of rituals, prayers, and liturgical services, constitutes the framework of liturgical life. Its goal is to carry it to and from us
In order to better understand the Divine Liturgy
Introduction These pages are not a new translation of the Divine Liturgy service written by Saint John Chrysostom. Nor is it a study for this service
Service of praise of the Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Deacon: Bless, sir. Priest: Blessed be our God, at all times, now, and at all times, and to the ages of ages. The people: Amen. Priest: Glory to you,
Basil, Bishop of Ryazan, Russia
His first episcopal ministry was in Murom, one of the oldest Russian cities. Since he was walking in a chaste life, there is no doubt about him
Ibrahim Al-Tabarani
Ibrahim al-Tabarani was a Palestinian monk who died around the year 820 AD. He introduces himself by saying: “I am Abdullah from the family of Adam
Saint Adrian, abbot of the Ondrosov Monastery
Saint Adrian's name was Andrew Zavalashin in the world. He descends from one of the Boyards families that were part of the Tsar's entourage