Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker: Shepherd Bishop of Tremithous in Cyprus and Patron of Corfu
Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker was a married Cypriot shepherd who became a bishop, and his relics rest in Corfu. Read his story and what is history and what is tradition.
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 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.
Saints Peter and Paul: The Holy Apostles, Pillars of the Church and Martyrs of Rome Honored Together on June 29
Saints Peter and Paul are the two great apostles honored together on June 29. Read about their lives, their martyrdom in Rome, and what is history and what is tradition.
Saint Sava of Serbia: Prince Turned Monk, First Archbishop of the Serbian Church and Enlightener of the Serbs
Saint Sava of Serbia was a prince who became a monk on Mount Athos and the first archbishop of the Serbian Church. Read his story and what is history and what is tradition.
Saint Basil of Ostrog: Serbian Orthodox Bishop of Herzegovina and Wonderworker of Ostrog Monastery in Montenegro
Saint Basil of Ostrog was a seventeenth century Serbian Orthodox bishop of Herzegovina, honored as the Wonderworker of Ostrog Monastery. Read his story and what is history and what is tradition.
Saint Elizabeth the New Martyr: Grand Duchess of Russia, Founder of the Martha and Mary Convent and Martyr of Alapaevsk
Saint Elizabeth the New Martyr was a German princess and Russian grand duchess who founded the Martha and Mary Convent and died a martyr in 1918. Read her story and what remains uncertain.
Saint Gregory Palamas: Archbishop of Thessalonica, Hesychast Theologian and Teacher of the Uncreated Light
Saint Gregory Palamas was a monk of Mount Athos and Archbishop of Thessalonica who defended hesychast prayer and the uncreated light. Read his story and learn what is history and what is tradition.
Saint John of Damascus: Priest-Monk, Doctor of the Church, Hymnographer and Defender of Holy Icons
Saint John of Damascus was a Syrian priest-monk, Doctor of the Church, hymn writer and defender of holy icons. Read his story and learn what is history and what is tradition.
Saint Paraskeva the New: Ascetic of Epivates, Also Known as Saint Petka of the Balkans and Patroness of Iasi
Saint Paraskeva the New, also called Saint Petka, was a Byzantine ascetic whose relics rest at Iasi. Read her story and the journey of her relics, with history and tradition kept apart.
Saint Mark the Evangelist: Author of the Second Gospel, Companion of Peter and Paul and Traditional Founder of the Church of Alexandria
Saint Mark the Evangelist wrote the second Gospel and is honored as the traditional founder of the Church of Alexandria. Read his story and learn 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 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 Raphael of Brooklyn: First Orthodox Bishop Consecrated in North America and Shepherd of Arab Immigrants
Saint Raphael of Brooklyn served Arabic speaking Orthodox immigrants and became the first Orthodox bishop consecrated in North America. Read his life, his mission and his glorification in 2000.
Saint Innocent of Alaska: Missionary Bishop, Enlightener of the Aleuts and Metropolitan of Moscow
Saint Innocent of Alaska was a Siberian priest who became bishop of the Aleutians and Metropolitan of Moscow. Read his mission, his writings and his glorification in 1977.
Saint Ephraim of Nea Makri: Orthodox Hieromartyr, Wonderworker and Monk of Mount Amomon
Saint Ephraim of Nea Makri is an Orthodox hieromartyr and wonderworker of Attica. Read his traditional life, the finding of his relics in 1950 and what history can confirm.
Saint Joseph the Hesychast: Athonite Elder, Teacher of the Jesus Prayer and Spiritual Father of Many Monks
Saint Joseph the Hesychast was an Athonite elder who taught the Jesus Prayer. Read his life, his letters, his disciples and his recognition as a saint in 2020.
Saint Nikephoros the Leper: Orthodox Monk of Chios, Chanter and Spiritual Father of Saint Eumenios
Saint Nikephoros the Leper lived and died with leprosy as an Orthodox monk on Chios. Read his life, his teacher Saint Anthimos and his glorification in 2012.
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.