F-A-T-H-E-R2 年
Basil the Confessor, Bishop of Parios
This Saint lived during the time of the Iconoclasts, and because of his exceptional and virtuous life became Bishop of Parium. He suffered many hardships, afflictions, and persecutions from the ...
F-A-T-H-E-R2 年
Hermias the Martyr at Comana
According to some, this Martyr strove in contest during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, also called Antoninus (161-180); according to others, it was in the reign of Antoninus Pius (138-161). Already an ...
F-A-T-H-E-R7 年
Terence and his Companions beheaded at Carthage
These Saints were from Africa, and they all contested during the reign of Decius, in 251. After many torments, they were beheaded at the command of Fortunatus the Governor. All the powers of Heaven ...
F-A-T-H-E-R7 年
Amos the Prophet
The Prophet Amos was from the city of Thekoue of the land of Zabulon. He was an unlearned man, a shepherd of goats and sheep, as he testifies concerning himself (Amos 7:14-15). He began to prophesy ...
F-A-T-H-E-R2 年
Finding of the relics of Zachariah the Prophet, Father of the Holy Forerunner
As we celebrate the memory of Thy Prophet Zachariah, O Lord, through him we beseech Thee to save our souls.
F-A-T-H-E-R10 天
Veneration of Apostle Peter's Precious Chains
Herod Agrippa, the grandson of Herod the Great and king of the Jews, grew wroth against the Church of Christ, and slew James, the brother of John the Evangelist. Seeing that this pleased the Jews, he ...
F-A-T-H-E-R7 个月
Leontios, Hypatios, & Theodoulos the Martyrs of Syria
This Martyr was from Greece. Being of great bodily stature and strength, he was an illustrious soldier in the Roman legions who had won many victories, and was known for his prudence and sobriety of ...