Saint Photini the Samaritan Woman: Equal-to-the-Apostles, Witness at Jacob’s Well and Martyr
Saint Photini, the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s Well, is honored as Equal-to-the-Apostles. Read the Gospel account, the later tradition and why she matters.
Saint Thecla of Iconium: Equal-to-the-Apostles, Protomartyr Among Women and Disciple of Saint Paul
Saint Thecla of Iconium is honored as Equal-to-the-Apostles and Protomartyr among women. Read her story, the Acts of Paul and Thecla and her shrine at Seleucia.
Saint Macarius the Great of Egypt: Desert Father, Spiritual Guide and Priest of Scetis
Saint Macarius the Great of Egypt was a Desert Father and spiritual guide at Scetis. Read his life, the stories told of him and the homilies wrongly credited to him.
Saint Justin Popović: Serbian Orthodox Archimandrite, Theologian and Spiritual Father of Ćelije
Saint Justin Popović, Serbian Orthodox archimandrite of Ćelije, was a theologian and spiritual father. Read his life, writings and views on Church unity.
Saint Nikolaj Velimirović: Serbian Orthodox Bishop of Žiča and Ohrid, Preacher and Writer
Saint Nikolaj Velimirović, Serbian Orthodox bishop of Žiča and Ohrid, was a preacher and writer. Read his life, writings and the debates about his legacy.
Saint Gregory of Nyssa: Bishop, Cappadocian Father and Theologian of the Infinite God
Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop and Cappadocian Father, taught that the soul grows without end toward the infinite God. Read his life and legacy.
Saint Macrina the Younger: Ascetic of Pontus, Teacher of Gregory of Nyssa and Sister of Saint Basil
Saint Macrina the Younger turned her family home in Pontus into a community of prayer and taught her brothers Basil and Gregory of Nyssa.
Saint Romanos the Melodist: Deacon, Hymnographer and Master of the Kontakion
Saint Romanos the Melodist, a Syrian deacon in Constantinople, perfected the kontakion. Read his life, hymns and legacy in Eastern Christianity.
Saint Sabas the Sanctified: Founder of Mar Saba, Leader of Palestinian Monks and Defender of Chalcedon
Saint Sabas the Sanctified founded Mar Saba, led the hermits of Palestine and defended Chalcedon. Read his life, relics and legacy in Eastern Christianity.
Saint Euthymius the Great: Abbot of the Judean Desert, Founder of Lavras and Defender of Chalcedon
Saint Euthymius the Great, abbot of the Judean Desert, founded a lavra, guided Saint Sabas and defended Chalcedon. Read his life, legacy and Eastern veneration.
Saint Arsenius the Great: Roman Deacon, Desert Father and Teacher of Silence
Saint Arsenius the Great, a Roman deacon turned Egyptian hermit, taught silence, humility and tears. Read his life, sayings and legacy in the Eastern Churches.