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 […]
Gennadius, Patriarch of Constantinople
Gennadius became Patriarch of Constantinople in the year 458. He was known for his piety and integrity. He was concerned with controlling the affairs of priests after simony - the trade of priestly ordinations -
Tikhon, Patriarch of Russia
He was the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia between 1917 and 1925. The position of patriarch was suspended by Tsar Peter the Great in the eighth century
Proclus, Patriarch of Constantinople
Saint Proclus is a disciple of Saint John Chrysostom. He was born in Constantinople around the year 390 AD and was ordained bishop of Kyzikos in the year
Parthanios, Patriarch of Constantinople, saint and new martyr
Its origin is from Mytilene. He grew up with a love of knowledge. He was one of the most prominent scholars of his time. Bringing theological knowledge together. He was ordained a deacon
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Anastasius the Persian, saint and martyr among the righteous
On the twenty-second day of January, our Holy Church celebrates the saintly martyr Anastasius the Persian. In the year 614, the Persians attacked
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Isidore of Fermi, the righteous saint
On the fourth day of the month of February, the Holy Church celebrates our righteous father Isidore of Fermi. This saint was born in the city of Alexandria around
Stephen the new saint and martyr
Saint Stephen was born in Constantinople in 713 AD. His parents, John and Anna, were pious and common people. He was baptized by Saint Germanus, Patriarch
Saint Anthony, the martyr
This saint’s name was “Ruh” before he was converted to the Christian faith. He was one of the nobles of the city of Damascus, and he lived near a monastery
Chapter Five: Secrets
(He who was our visible Savior now dwells in the sacraments.) Leo the Great, Pope of Rome. The sacraments occupy a central place in Christian worship. He says:
Laws, systems and rituals
Justinian and canon law: The fathers in the fourth and fifth centuries were concerned with collecting ecumenical and local laws, but they did not succeed in studying, examining, and coordinating them.
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Saint Ignatius of Antioch: (Ignatius Theophorus, “the God-bearer”). He was a contemporary of Ignatius Evodius, and they may have shared the leadership of the Church of Antioch (Christians from