Nicholas Kabasilas, the righteous saint
On June 20, the Church of Constantinople commemorates Saint Nicholas Kabasilas. We know little about his life. He was born in the city of […]
Photius the Great, Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
His upbringing: Saint Photius the Confessor was born in the year 820 AD to a distinguished family. His father, Sergius, and his mother, Irene, are confessors of the church. It is celebrated for them in
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.
Wallenian persecution - Wallenian persecution of the church
Valens returned to Constantinople at the end of the year 369, and Evdoxius died shortly thereafter. The church lost a moderate, wise father, and children disagreed