St Akindynos & Others
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
Hegumen-Abbot of Monks of Studites, and his brother, Joseph, who died A.D. 826, during the reign of Michael the Stutterer, Emperor.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Xenophon, his wife Mary, and sons, Arcadius and John, died in the year A.D. 520, in the reign of Justin.
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
This took place in A.D. 435, (Confer January 30 and November 13.)
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
"Prophet of Syrians and an instrument of the Holy Spirit," a great poet, orator, exegete and defensor of Orthodoxy. He died about A.D. 373 as a Deacon.
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
The "God-Bearer", Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Antioch. He was devoured by lions at Rome. His disciples carried his relics to Antioch into his church in the year A.D. 109, in the reign of Trajan, the persecutor. (Confer December 20).
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
The Three Great Fathers of the Church; namely, St. Basil the Great, (see Jan. 1th) St. Gregory the Theologian, (see Jan. 25th) and St. John Chrysostom, (see Jan. 27th).
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Porto. He was put to death by drowning, under Alexander Severus, Emperor.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries, i.e., Physicians without remuneration; suffered death with Athanasia and her three daughters: Theodotia, Theopista and Eudokia in the year A.D. 292 in the reign of Diocletian, Emperor. (Confer June 28).
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
SS. Cyrus and John, Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries, i.e., Physicians without remuneration: (Confer June 28.) suffered death with Athanasia and her three daughters: Theodotia, Theopista and Eudokia, in the year A.D. 292 in the reign of Diocletian.
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
Our venerable father, Cassian, entered into his rest A.D. 431, during the reign of Emperor Theodosius the Younger.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
St. Tryphon, Martyr, put to death A.D. 250 by Aklinus, during the reign of the persecutor Emperor Decius.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Encounter Of Our Lord with Simeon and Anna, This is one of the most ancient of all the feasts for we find it established at Jerusalem in the 4th century.
The First Finding was by two monks in the home of Herod, King. They brought the Head to the city Emmesia. The second finding was much later, during the reign of Emperor Marcianus, A.D 431.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
Prophetess, she prophesied concerning Christ. She remained in widowhood consecrated to the service for fifty-four years, not leaving the Temple, she persevered night and day in prayer and fasting. At the age of eighty-four she beheld the Infant Jesus at … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
The Venerable-Senex and "God-Bearer", he lived to see and hold the Infant Jesus, the consolation of Israel, in his arms.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Procopius, venerable confessor and monk of Decapolis, died about A.D 740 during the reign of Emperor Leo III, the Isaurian.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Martyr, suffered death in prison, A.D. 250 under the leadership of Quintinianus, during the reign of Emperor Decius.
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Bishop of Smyrna. He lived in the days of St. John the Evangelist, by whom he was appointed Bishop before Polycarp, Martyr.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
Bishop of Lampsachia, died A.D. 318, during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
The great Martyr, was a general in the army of the Emperor Licinius. He suffered death at Heraclea in Thrace A.D. 318 (confer June 8).
St. Theodore, the great Martyr, was a general in the army of the Emperor Licinius. He suffered death at Heraclea in Thrace A.D 318.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
Martyr, A Syrian Christian, took the place of Sapricius who apostastised before a heathen judge, and was put to death A.D. 260, during the reign of Emperor Valerian.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Charalampus, Martyr, endured death by the sword A.D 203 at Magnesia in Asia Minor, in the hegemony of Lucinianus, in the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Martyr, endured death by the sword A.D. 203 at Magnesia in Aisa Minor, in the hegemony of Lucinianus, in the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St.Blase Bishop-Martyr, suffered martyrdom A.D. 316 at Sebaste, by beheading, during the hegemony of Lucinius, in the reign of Constantine the Great, Emperor.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Archbishop of Great Antioch, he was elected to the Patriarchal See in A.D. 360 but within a month he was sent into exile by the Emperor Constantius. Reinstated in 378, he held a council of 150 Bishops and took prominant … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our venerable father,Martinian, Hugemen, died in the year A.D. 415 in the reign of Theodosius the Younger. - St.Zoe and St. Photina, Venerable Women.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our Venerable Father, Isidore of Pelusium, founded a monastery at Pelusium, and was held in great esteem as a theologian and guide of souls. Died about A.D 450. - St. Jador, Martyr, was put to death by Numerius, during the … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Bishop of Cantania, he was the brother of St. Methodius. Apostle of the Slavs and Bulgarians. The old Slavic alphabet ("Cryllic") is ascribed to him, who with his brother, translated many Church books from the Greek into the Slavonic language. … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Hugemen, was a soldier in the bodyguard of the Emperor Theodosius the Younger. He defended the Catholic Faith at the time of the Council of Chalcedon A.D. 451. He died soon after.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
St.Onesimus, Â An apostle, he was the slave of Filemon, later a disciple of the Apostle Paul. He became the Bishop of Ephesus after St. Timothy and died a martyr at Rome.
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our venerable father, Flavianus, Archbishop of Constantinople, died of ill treatment A.D 450 and already the Fathers of Chalcedon proclaimed his Sanctity A.D 451.
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
SS. Pamphilius, Valentine, Paul, Seleucus, Porphyrus, Julian, Theodulus, Elias, Jeremias, Isaias. Samuel and Daniel all suffered martyrdom during the reign of Diocletian.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
Archbishop of Constantinople, he died of ill-treatment A.D. 450 and already the Fathers of Chalcedon proclaimed his sanctity A.D. 451.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
St. Theodore of Tyre, the Great Martyr, was burned to death A.D 306, during the reign of Emperor Maximian Herculeus. - Memory of St. Mariamna, sister of Philip, the Apostle.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
The Great Martyr, was burned to death A.D. 306, during the reign of Emperor Maximian Herculeus.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Our holy father, Leo the Great, Pope of Rome, opposed the Nestorians and taught, like St. Cyril of Alexandria, the unity of person in Christ. He saved Rome from the invasion of Attila and died A.D. 461 during the reign … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Apostle, he was a co-worker with St. Paul, first bishop of the Colossians. Tradition says he was stoned to death during the reign of Emperor Nero.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
Bishop of Cantania, in Sicily. By his miracles he aquired the name of "wonder-worker". He lived near Mt. Etna, the fire which consumed Illiodorus, the scorcerer. He died A.D. 780, during the reign of Constantine.
Priest-Martyr and with him 128 fellow Christians put to death by King Sapor of Persia A.D. 345.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Leo, Bishop of Catania, in Sicily. By his miracles he acquired the name "wonder-worker." He lived near Mt.Etna, the fire of which consumed Iliodorus, the sorcerer. He died about A.D 780, during the reign of Leo IV … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Timothy, Hermit. - Our holy father, Eustacius, Archbishop of Antioch, assisted at the Ecumenical Council of Nicea. He contended against the Arians by word and pen. He died about A.D 337, during the reign of Emperor Constantine … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Archbishop of Antioch, he assisited at the Ecumenical Council of Nicea. He contended against the Arians by word and pen. He died about A.D. 337, during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Venerable Peter, Monk, and Athanasius, suffered martyrdom, at the hands of Iconoclasts A.D. 735, during the reign of Leo III, the Isaurian, Emperor.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Smyrna, was burned alive A.D. 166, during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
The First Finding was by two monks in the home of Herod, King. They brought the Head to the city Emmesia. The Second Finding was much later, during tthe reign of Emperor Marcianus A.D. 431.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
The First Finding was by two monks in the home of Herod, King. They brought the Head to the city Emmesia. The second Finding was much later, during reign of Emperor Marcianus A.D 431.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Archbishop of Constantinople, he opposed the Iconoclasts, denounced the vices of the Byzantine Princes and their profligate courts. Known as the "Father of the poor," he died A.D. 806 during the reign of Nicephorus, Emperor.
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our holy father, Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza, sold his goods and distributed the proceeds to the poor. He died A.D. 420 during the reign of Emperor Theodosius the Younger.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
Of Samaria, she was a martyr and tradition identifies her as the Samaritan woman with whom Jesus spoke at the well. (Confer John 4.)
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
One of the most renowned of the Roman martyrs, he was an officer in the Imperial army and a favorite of Emperor Diocletian. Becoming a Christian, no mercy was shown to him. He was made a target for the archers … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
Venerable confessor and monk of Decapolia, he died about A.D. 740 during the reign of Emperor Leo III, the Isaurian.
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our venerable father, Basil, confessor and co-faster with St. Procopius. Famous for their resistance at constantinople to the Decree of Leo III, the Isaurian, ordering the destruction of holy pictures. They died about 740. - Marina Cyra and Domnicia, Venerable-Women.
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Confessor and co-faster with St. Procopius. Famous for their resistance at Constantanople to the Decree of Leo III, the Isaurian, ordering the destruction of holy pictures. They died about 740.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
Our holy father, St. John the Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, most famous of both the Greek and the Latin Church and one of the four great Doctors of the Orient, called "Golden-Tongued" because of his eloquence. The Catholic Church honors … Continue reading
St. Obadiah, Prophet, is of the Twelve Minor Prophets, having lived in the ninth century B.C. St. Barlam, Martyr, was a pious peasant who was imprisoned and tortured for the Faith at Antioch A.D. 304, in the persecution under Diocletian … Continue reading
Venerable Martyr. At first she led a profligate life but was baptized by Theodotus, Bishop. Arrested, she was beheaded for her Christianity about A.D. 107 during the leadership of Diogenes, in the reign of Trajan, Emperor.
Our holy father, Clement, Pope of Rome (third after St. Peter the Apostle), was cast into the Black Sea with an anchor around his neck probably A.D. 100 under Trajan, Emperor. Our holy father, Peter, Bishop of Alexandria, put to … Continue reading
St. Dorotheus, Priest-Martyr, Bishop of Tyre, suffered banishment under Julian the Apostate A.D. 362 being 107 years of age.
Our venerable father, Daniel, Stylite, imitating St. Simeon in the mode of austere life, he spent 30 years on his pillar, miraculously healing many sick people. He died A.D. 492 at the age of 80.
SS. Menas, Victor, and Vincent, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom A.D. 296. St. Stephenida, Martyr, endured death A.D. 213. Our venerable father, Theodore Studite, Confessor, Hegumen-Abbot. He resisted the Iconoclast Emperor at Constantinople, was banished four times, and ended his days in … Continue reading
SS. Galaction and Episteme, a Christian husband and wife who were converted and baptized during a persecution, after which each retired into a monastery. They confessed the Faith at Emessa in the reign of Decius, Emperor. SS. Patrobas, Hermias, Linus, … Continue reading
SS. Philemon and Others with him, Apostles, were disciples of St. Paul the Apostle, suffered martyrdom A.D. 68 under the Emperor Nero. St. Cecilia, one of the most famous Virgin-Martyrs; she converted her betrothed and his brother to Christianity. She … Continue reading
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. His early Apostolic work was concerned with the Jews for whom he wrote his First Gospel in their own Aramaic tongue. He was martyred in Africa by fire.
Our venerable father, Alypius, Stylite, who remained on his lofty perch 53 years and attained the age of 118, A.D. 608. Dedication of the Church of St. George in Kiev.
SS. Onesiphorus and Porphyrius, Martyrs. Porphyrius was of the household of Onesiphorus spoken of by St. Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy (2:16-18). They preached the Gospel towards the close of the 1st century. Tradition says they were tied … Continue reading
SS. Akindynos, Pegasius, Aphdonius, Elpidephorus, and Anempodistus, Martyrs, suffered martyrdom for the Faith in Persia under King Sapor II about A.D. 345.
