Gabriel Nasir, the martyr
He is (1) from the town of “Al-Haffa”, the center of “Al-Haffa” district in the Syrian province of Latakia. Once, he and two of his companions went on a trade towards […]
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
Procopius of Antioch, the great saint of martyrs
His mother was a rich pagan woman and her husband was a devout Christian. They had a very beloved son, Nyanya... “Saint Procopius.” He was raised according to his mother's belief
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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
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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The body of canon law or laws of the universal Christian Church
In our hands is a precious book, which includes a collection of church laws enacted by the apostolic councils, ecumenical and local councils, and patristic laws with their explanations. The Church
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The arrival of Islam to the dioceses of Antioch
Directing the armies to the Levant: When Abu Bakr finished dealing with the people of apostasy, he decided to direct the armies to the Levant. So he wrote to
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