Saint Donatus of Euroea: Bishop and Wonderworker of Epirus, Known in Albania as Shen Donati
Saint Donatus of Euroea was a fourth-century bishop of Epirus, honored in Albania as Shen Donati. Read what is documented about him and what is tradition.
Saint Eleutherius of Illyria: Bishop and Hieromartyr, Known in Albania as Shen Lefteri
Saint Eleutherius of Illyria is an ancient bishop and martyr honored in Albania as Shen Lefteri. Read what is documented about him and what is legend.
Blessed Fran Mirakaj: Albanian Husband, Father and Lay Martyr, Executed in 1946
Blessed Fran Mirakaj was an Albanian husband and father, a layman, who was shot in 1946 and beatified in 2016. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Blessed Dom Mikel Beltoja: Albanian Priest and Martyr of Shkoder, Executed in 1974 for Keeping the Faith
Blessed Mikel Beltoja was an Albanian priest who served in secret after religion was banned and was shot in 1974. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Blessed Dom Anton Muzaj: Albanian Priest and Martyr of Shkoder, Died in 1948 after Imprisonment
Blessed Anton Muzaj was a young Albanian priest who died in 1948 after imprisonment and torture. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Blessed Dom Shtjefen Kurti: Albanian Priest, Prisoner and Martyr of 1971
Blessed Shtjefen Kurti was an Albanian priest who was imprisoned, kept his ministry in secret, and was shot in 1971. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Blessed Mark Cuni: Albanian Seminarian and Martyr of Shkoder, Executed in 1946 under Communist Rule
Blessed Mark Cuni was the Albanian seminarian shot in 1946 and beatified in 2016. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Saint Hripsime: Armenian Virgin and Martyr of Vagharshapat, Witness of Conscience Before a King
Saint Hripsime was the Armenian virgin martyr who refused a king. Read her life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Saint Gayane: Armenian Virgin, Abbess and Martyr of Vagharshapat, Companion of Saint Hripsime
Saint Gayane was the Armenian abbess and virgin martyr who guarded Saint Hripsime. Read her life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Saint Vartan Mamikonian: Armenian Commander and Martyr of Avarayr, Defender of the Christian Faith
Saint Vartan Mamikonian was the Armenian commander who fell at Avarayr in 451. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Saint Sandukht: Armenian Virgin Martyr, Royal Daughter and Convert of Saint Thaddeus the Apostle
Saint Sandukht is the Armenian virgin martyr and royal daughter baptized through Saint Thaddeus. Read her life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Saint Ashkhen: Armenian Queen, Royal Convert and Supporter of the Church in the Time of Saint Gregory the Illuminator
Saint Ashkhen was the queen of Armenia baptized by Saint Gregory the Illuminator. Read her life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Saint Sahak Partiev: Catholicos of Armenia, Holy Translator and Father of Armenian Christian Literature
Saint Sahak Partiev was Catholicos of Armenia who worked with Saint Mesrob to create Armenian Scripture and schools. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Blessed Gomidas Keumurjian: Armenian Catholic Priest, Husband, Father and Martyr of Constantinople
Blessed Gomidas Keumurjian was a married Armenian priest of Constantinople who was executed in 1707. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk: Orthodox Abbess, Princess of Polotsk and Patroness of Belarus
Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk was a princess who became an Orthodox abbess and founded monasteries in the twelfth century. Read her life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Saint Cyril of Turov: Orthodox Bishop, Preacher and Spiritual Writer of Kyivan Rus
Saint Cyril of Turov was a twelfth century bishop, preacher and spiritual writer of Kyivan Rus. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Blessed Marian Skrzypczak: Polish Catholic Priest, Pastor of Plonkowo and Martyr of 1939
Blessed Marian Skrzypczak was a Polish priest killed on October 5, 1939, after he stayed with his parishioners. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Saint Menas of Polotsk: Orthodox Bishop, Former Monk of the Kyiv Caves and Shepherd of Polotsk
Saint Menas of Polotsk was a monk of the Kyiv Caves who served as Bishop of Polotsk from 1105 to 1116. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Saint Avraamy of Smolensk: Orthodox Monk, Preacher of Repentance and Teacher of Rus
Saint Avraamy of Smolensk was an Orthodox monk and preacher of repentance who endured false accusations in the early thirteenth century. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.
Saint Laurence of Turov: Bishop of Turov, Monk of the Kyiv Caves and Venerated Recluse
Saint Laurence of Turov was a twelfth century bishop of Turov and monk of the Kyiv Caves tradition, honored by the Orthodox Church. Read his life and what is documented and what is tradition.