Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom: During the eleventh century, disputes raged in Constantinople about which of the three hierarchs was the greatest. Some preferred St Basil (January 1), others honored St Gregory the Theologian (January 25),…
The Hieromartyr Hippolytus, and the Martyrs Censorinus, Sabinus, Chryse the Virgin and 20 Others suffered during the third century. When St Hippolytus, Bishop of Rome, learned of the suffering of the martyrs, he appeared before the governor despite his advanced years and rebuked the torturers for…
Saint Censorinus suffered martyrdom in Rome with St Hippolytus during the third century. St Censorinus was a high-ranking magistrate during the reign of the Roman emperor Claudius II (268-270). He was arrested and thrown into prison for his faith in Christ. By the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ he…
The Hieromartyr Hippolytus, and the Martyrs Censorinus, Sabinus, Chryse the Virgin and 20 Others suffered during the third century. Saint Sabinus had heavy rocks tied around his neck, and then they hung his body on a tree and burned his sides with torches. In his torments, he gave up his holy soul…
The Hieromartyr Hippolytus, and the Martyrs Censorinus, Sabinus, Chryse the Virgin and 20 Others suffered during the third century. The martyr Ares was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
The Hieromartyr Hippolytus, and the Martyrs Censorinus, Sabinus, Chryse the Virgin and 20 Others suffered in the year 269. The virgin Chryse was arrested and brought for interrogation. She bravely confessed herself a Christian and was subjected to torture. After horrible torments, she was drowned…
The Hieromartyr Hippolytus, and the Martyrs Censorinus, Sabinus, Chryse the Virgin and 20 Others suffered during the third century. Saint Felix was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
The Hieromartyr Maximus was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
Saint Herculianus was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
Saint Venerius was one of those who suffered with St Hippolytus in the year 269.
Saint Stiracius was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
Saint Mennas was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
Saint Commodus was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
Saint Hermes was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
Saint Maurus was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
Saint Eusebius was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
The Hieromartyr Hippolytus, and the Martyrs Censorinus, Sabinus, Chryse the Virgin and 20 Others suffered during the third century. Saint Rusticus was one of those who suffered with St Chryse.
Saint Monagrius was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
Saint Amandinus was one of those who suffered with StChryse in the year 269.
Saint Olympius was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
Saint Cyrus was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
Saint Theodore the Tribune was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
Saint Maximus the Presbyter was one of those who suffered with St Hippolytus in the year 269.
Saint Archelaus the Deacon was one of those who suffered with StChryse in the year 269.
Saint Cyriacus the Bishop was one of those who suffered with St Chryse in the year 269.
Saint Zeno the Faster and Lover of Labor of the Far Caves of Kiev lived in the fourteenth century. In the Third Ode of the Canon to the Monks of the Far Caves, he is described as “resplendant in fasting.” His memory is also celebrated on August 28 and the second Sunday of Great Lent.
Saint Zeno, the disciple of Saint Basil the Great, was born in the city of Pontus into a rich family. He served at the court of the emperor Valens (364-378), among the soldiers who were sent out to deliver the imperial edicts. After the death of Valens, St Zeno left the world and settled in a cave…
The Holy Martyr Theophilus the New was born and raised in Constantinople. He was a commander of the Greek armies and a senator. During a time of war with enemies of the Byzantine Empire, St Theophilus was taken captive. The Arabs demanded he renounce Christ, but he remained faithful to Orthodoxy.…
Saint Peter, King of Bulgaria, was the son of the militant Bulgarian prince Simeon. St Peter was distinguished for his Christian piety, and he often turned to St John of Rila (August 18, October 19), asking his prayers, spiritual guidance and advice. King Peter concluded peace with Byzantium on…
This highly-venerated icon of the Annunciation was discovered in the ruins of the ancient church of St John the Baptist on January 30, 1823. An elderly man, Michael Polyzoes, had a dream shortly before the Feast of the Annunciation in 1821, in which the Mother of God appeared to him in shining…
The Holy New Martyr Demetrius was born on October 9, 1818 in Sliven, Bulgaria. His parents had no children for the first eight years of their marriage. Their prayers to God were answered, and their sons Stephen and Demetrius were born. Demetrius was the younger son, and was brought up in a pious…
The Holy New Martyr Theodore was born in the city of Mytilene, where he married and raised children in Orthodox piety. He renounced Christ and accepted the Moslem religion, but soon repented of his sin, left his family and went to Mt. Athos. But even in the monastery St Theodore was deeply…