Saints Gregory the Elder and Nonna of Nazianzus: The Bishop and the Wife Who Prayed for His Conversion
Saints Gregory the Elder and Nonna of Nazianzus were a Christian couple of fourth century Cappadocia, the parents of Saint Gregory the Theologian, Saint Gorgonia and Saint Caesarius. This article explains what the sources document, what is uncertain and what belongs to tradition.
Saints Basil the Elder and Emmelia of Caesarea: The Parents of Basil the Great and the Cappadocian Saints
Saints Basil the Elder and Emmelia of Caesarea were a Christian couple of fourth century Cappadocia and Pontus, the parents of Saint Basil the Great, Saint Gregory of Nyssa, Saint Macrina the Younger and Saint Peter of Sebaste. This article explains what the sources document, what is uncertain and what belongs to tradition.
Saints Louis and Zélie Martin: The Married Saints Who Raised Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Saints Louis and Zélie Martin were a French Catholic married couple of the nineteenth century, the parents of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. They were canonized together on October 18, 2015. This article explains what is documented, what is uncertain and what belongs to family tradition.
Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom: The Princely Couple Honored as Models of Marriage
Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom are Russian Orthodox saints honored as a model of Christian marriage. Their well-known story was written in the sixteenth century and mixes history with folklore. This article explains what is documented, what is uncertain and what belongs to tradition.
Saints Andronicus and Athanasia of Egypt: A Married Couple Who Became Desert Monastics
Saints Andronicus and Athanasia are remembered as a wealthy married couple of Antioch who became monastics in Egypt after losing their children. Their story comes from a hagiographical Life linked with Abba Daniel of Scetis. This article explains what the sources say and where the details are tradition.
Saints Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia: The Martyr Husband and the Wife Who Strengthened Him
Saints Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia are remembered as a married couple of the persecutions of the late third or early fourth century. Their veneration is ancient, but their long Acts contain much legend. This article explains what is known, what is tradition and why they are honored.
Saint Chrysanthus and Saint Daria: Roman Martyrs and Married Couple of the Early Church
Saint Chrysanthus and Saint Daria were Roman martyrs remembered as a married couple. Their cult is ancient, while their famous story comes from a later account.