Nectarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of the Five Cities in Libya
Saint Nektarios, whose name was Anastas Kefalas, was born in Southern Thrace on October 1, 1846 AD. He grew up in a large and poor family, and his mother and grandmother were poor
Marcellos of Apamei, head of the Monastery of Those Who Do not Sleep
He was born from a wealthy family that lived in Apamea, Syria (located near the city of Hama and containing important antiquities). He was orphaned as a young man and moved away
Saint Marcianus and priest of the Great Church
From a rich family related to the royal family in Constantinople. He grew up in an atmosphere of respect and love for God. Excellent, since childhood,
Leo, Bishop of Cattani
Saint Leo lived in a time when those who venerated icons were persecuted. He grew up in a noble family in Ravenna, Italy, and was raised piously. Wire
Luke the Evangelist and Apostle
Since the second century AD, the prevailing belief has been that the author of the Third Gospel and the Book of Acts of the Apostles was one, namely Luke the physician (Colossians 4:14), an assistant to the Apostle Paul.
Cyril of Alexandria, Archbishop of Alexandria
Saint Cyril was born in the city of Alexandria around the year 378. His uncle, the Archbishop of Alexandria, Theophilus, took responsibility for his upbringing and education.
Constantine the Russian, the new martyr
Martyr Constantine was a priest attached to the Russian embassy in Constantinople when the war broke out between Russia and Turkey. He did not want to return to his country,
Constantine the Great and Helena, the two great kings crowned by God and equal to the apostles
Saint Constantine the Great was the first Christian emperor who became by the grace of God, and as the Church called him, “the Messenger of the Lord among kings.” Parents, place and time
Gregory the Theologian, Patriarch of Constantinople
His life: Gregory’s family belonged to the large and rich royal families and lived in a town called “ARIANDOS – Ariandos” near the town.
Gregory Palamas the Wonderworker
The life of our righteous father in Saints Gregory Palamas, the miraculous and brilliant archbishop of Thessaloniki in the fourteenth century. He wrote a biography
Gregory V, Patriarch of Constantinople, Saint and New Martyr
Our saint was born in Dimitsana, Arcadia, in the year 1745 AD. His father was a shepherd, and he first studied with the monk Meletius and Athanasius Rosepoulos.
Gregory I - the Logos - Pope of Rome
The Mass known as “Pre-sanctified” is attributed to him, which is held during the days of Great Lent, except for Saturdays and Sundays. He is called Saint