Saint Nicetas the Confessor was born in Bithynian Caesarea (northwest Asia Minor) of a pious family. His mother died eight days after his birth, and his father Philaretos became a monk. The child remained in the care of his grandmother, who raised him in a true Christian spirit. From his youth St…
Once, during a persecution against Christians, which had already lasted for five years, the seventeen-year-old St Theodosia visited condemned Christian prisoners in the Praetorium in Caesarea, Palestine. It was the day of Holy Pascha, and the martyrs spoke about the Kingdom of God. St Theodosia…
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Saint Illyricus the Wonderworker devoted himself to ascetic struggles on Mount Marsion in the Peloponessos. The dates of his birth and death are unknown.
The Holy Martyrs Elpidephorus, Dius, Bithonius, and Galycus suffered for their faith in Jesus Christ. They cut off the head of St Elpidephorus with a sword.
The Holy Martyrs Dius, Elpidephorus, Bithonius, and Galycus suffered for their faith in Jesus Christ. St Dius was executed by stoning.
The Holy Martyrs Bithonius, Elpidephorus, Dius, and Galycus suffered for their faith in Jesus Christ. St Bithonius was drowned in the sea.
The Holy Martyrs Galycus, Elpidephorus, Dius, and Bithonius suffered for their faith in Jesus Christ. St Galycus was condemned to be eaten by wild beasts.
The “Unfading Bloom” Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. On this icon the Most Holy Theotokos holds Her Divine Son upon Her right arm, and in Her left hand is a bouquet of white lilies. This bouquet symbolically signifies the unfading flower of virginity and spotlessness of the All-Pure…