Saint Anastasia the Deliverer from Potions: Great Martyr of Sirmium
A Christian martyr of Sirmium, remembered in East and West, who is honored as a friend of prisoners and a healer of those harmed by poison.
Saint Philopater Mercurius: Soldier Martyr, Abu Sefein and Saint of the Two Swords
Saint Philopater Mercurius, Abu Sefein, was a third century Christian soldier and martyr honored in the Coptic, Orthodox and Catholic traditions. Read his story and what is documented and what is tradition.
Saint Catherine of Alexandria: Great Martyr, Wise Virgin of Alexandria and Patroness of Students and the Sinai Monastery
Saint Catherine of Alexandria is honored as a virgin and Great Martyr, with her shrine at Mount Sinai. Read her story and what is history and what is tradition.
Saint Marina the Great Martyr: Virgin Martyr of Antioch in Pisidia, Also Known as Saint Margaret
Saint Marina, also called Saint Margaret of Antioch, is a virgin martyr of Asia Minor honored in East and West. Read her story, her feast, and what is history and what is tradition.
Saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki: Great Martyr, Myrrh-Streamer and Protector of the City
The martyr whose basilica stands in Thessaloniki and who became the city’s heavenly protector, told from the early sources and the question of whether he was a soldier.
Saint Menas of Egypt: Soldier, Martyr and Wonderworker of Abu Mena
The soldier martyr whose tomb at Abu Mena in Egypt drew pilgrims across the ancient world, told from the archaeology and the disputed traditions of his life.
Saint Artemios of Antioch: Roman Commander, Great Martyr and Healer
The Roman commander of Egypt beheaded under Julian the Apostate, whose complicated record and healing shrine in Constantinople are told from the ancient sources.
Saint George the Great Martyr: Soldier, Victory-Bearer and Mor Girgis
The life of Saint George the Great Martyr, known as Mor Girgis in the Syriac tradition: what the early evidence shows, what the Passions and legends add, and where the sources disagree.