Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza
Saint Porphyrius was born in Thessaloniki/Greece to parents rich in virtues and wealth. He attained abundant knowledge, turned away from the blessings of the earth, […]
Babilas (Babula-Babila), Bishop of Antioch
It was stated in the book “History of the Church” by Ephesus (+ 340), in Book VI, Chapter 43, that: “Some sources state that the Emperor
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Polyfectus, the holy martyr
A Romanian officer in the 12th Romanian Division stationed, at that time, in Malatya, Armenia. He condemns paganism. It was during the reign of the Roman Emperor Decius
Basil, Bishop of Keneshma, the new martyr
Throughout the ages, Christians have been nourished by the lives of the saints: the apostles, the high priests, the desert monks, the martyrs, and the tourists. Today Christians face pressure
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Saint Agapius, the martyr, and his seven companions, the martyrs
The news of these saintly martyrs was mentioned in the book “The Martyrs of Palestine” by Ephesus of Caesarea (Chapter Three). The Emperor of Rome at that time was Diocletian and the ruler of Palestine
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Andrew of Crete of Jerusalem, Archbishop of Crete (Crete)
Saint Andrew was born in Damascus, Syria, during the days of the Arab invasion, around the year 660, from a virtuous, pious family. His father’s name was George.
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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.
Orthodox spirituality
Why is this topic today and what is its importance? What benefit does spirituality, especially Orthodoxy, benefit us? Today we witness the rise of spirituality and spiritualists after gaining influence
Orthodoxy and modernity
From Antioch, Christianity spread to all parts of the known world at that time, without stopping at any ethnicity, religion, or nationality. And he was affected
About raising children
يوجد لحالة الإنسان الروحيّة قسمٌ كبيرٌ من المسؤوليّة ˜ تبدأ تنشئة الأولاد من لحظة تكوينهم تبدأ تنشئة الأولاد من لحظة
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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