Lives of the Saints

May 22, 2012

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Martyr Basiliscus the Bishop of Comana

The Holy Martyr Basiliscus was a nephew of the Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit (February 17), and he suffered together with his brothers Eutropius...

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Troparion and Kontakion

Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Second Ecumenical Council

The Second Ecumenical Council was convened in the year 381 and consolidated the victory of Orthodoxy attained in the year 325 at the First Ecumenical...

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St John-Vladimir the Prince of Bulgaria, the Greatmartyr and Miracle-worker

The Holy Martyr John-Vladimir, a Serbian prince, was born in the tenth century. From his childhood he was raised in piety, and at maturity he wisely...

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Monkmartyr Paul of Lavra of Mt Athos

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Icon of the Mother of God of Cyprus

The Cyprus Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos is also commemorated on the Sunday of Orthodoxy, Pentecost Monday, April 20 and July 9.

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Blessed James of Borovichi the Wonderworker of Novgorod

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Righteous Melchizedek, King of Salem

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