Lives of the Saints

Martyrs Thyrsos, Leukios, and Kallinikos

Martyrs Thyrsos, Leukios, and Kallinikos

The Holy Martyrs Thyrsos, Leukios, and Kallinikos, suffered for Christ under Emperor Decius (249-251) at Caesarea in Bithynίa. When Saint Leukios reproached the prefect Cumbricius for his unjust persecution of Christians, he was tortured and then executed. Saint Thyrsos, who was still a…

Martyrs Philemon, Apollonios, Arrian, and Theonas of Alexandria

Martyrs Philemon, Apollonios, Arrian, and Theonas of Alexandria

These Saints lived during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (ca. 290). Arrian, the ruler of Thebes in Egypt, arrested 37 Christians, including Saints Askalon and Leonidas (May 20). Arrian gave them the choice of sacrificing to the idols, or being tortured and executed. Most preferred to die rather…

Saint Hilarion, Metropolitan of Suzdal and Yuriev

Saint Hilarion, Metropolitan of Suzdal and Yuriev (in the world John), was born November 13, 1631 into the family of the lower city priest Ananias. His father, famed for his piety and reading, was one of three candidates for the Patriarchal throne, together with the future Patriarch Nikon…