Saint Nicholas of Japan: Equal-to-the-Apostles and Enlightener of Japan
A Russian missionary who learned Japanese, translated the Scriptures and the liturgy, and built the Orthodox Church in Japan through the Meiji era.
Saint Mary Magdalene: Myrrh-Bearer, Equal-to-the-Apostles and First Witness of the Resurrection
Saint Mary Magdalene was a disciple of Jesus, a witness at the Cross, and the first sent to announce the Resurrection. Read her story and what is Gospel and what is tradition.
Saint Nino of Georgia: Equal-to-the-Apostles, Enlightener of Iberia and Bearer of the Grapevine Cross
Saint Nino of Georgia is honored as the Enlightener of Georgia. Read about the captive woman of Iberia, the grapevine cross, and what is history and what is tradition.
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.