Celebrate the quiet strength and enduring faith of Saint Marina the Monk (5th century), a revered ascetic honored across the Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Antiochian Orthodox, Serbian Orthodox, Romanian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Bulgarian Orthodox, Georgian Orthodox, and all Eastern Orthodox Churches.
Disguising herself as a male monk to enter monastic life, Saint Marina embraced a hidden life of prayer, humility, and service. When falsely accused of sin, she endured punishment in silence, bearing injustice with patience and faith. Her sanctity was revealed only after her repose, leaving her fellow monks in awe of her holiness and humility.
Orthodox Christians remember Saint Marina as a model of perseverance in trials, silent endurance in suffering, and fidelity to Christ above all else. Her story continues to inspire those facing hardship, injustice, or a call to hidden holiness.
Traditions: Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Antiochian Orthodox, Serbian Orthodox, Romanian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Bulgarian Orthodox, Georgian Orthodox, and others
Feast Day: July 17 (Orthodox calendar)
Titles: Ascetic, Confessor, Example of Humility, Saint of Hidden Virtue
Ideal for the faithful seeking courage in adversity, strength in silence, and inspiration from one of the most unique saints of the Eastern Church.
Celebrate the quiet strength and enduring faith of Saint Marina the Monk (5th century), a revered ascetic honored across the Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Antiochian Orthodox, Serbian Orthodox, Romanian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Bulgarian Orthodox, Georgian Orthodox, and all Eastern Orthodox Churches.
Disguising herself as a male monk to enter monastic life, Saint Marina embraced a hidden life of prayer, humility, and service. When falsely accused of sin, she endured punishment in silence, bearing injustice with patience and faith. Her sanctity was revealed only after her repose, leaving her fellow monks in awe of her holiness and humility.
Orthodox Christians remember Saint Marina as a model of perseverance in trials, silent endurance in suffering, and fidelity to Christ above all else. Her story continues to inspire those facing hardship, injustice, or a call to hidden holiness.
Traditions: Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Antiochian Orthodox, Serbian Orthodox, Romanian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Bulgarian Orthodox, Georgian Orthodox, and others
Feast Day: July 17 (Orthodox calendar)
Titles: Ascetic, Confessor, Example of Humility, Saint of Hidden Virtue
Ideal for the faithful seeking courage in adversity, strength in silence, and inspiration from one of the most unique saints of the Eastern Church.
