Category Saints

The Life of the Great Martyr Barbara – December 4

On December 4th, the Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of the Great Martyr St. Barbara, a saint who courageously bore witness to Christ and whose life remains an enduring inspiration for Christians. St. Barbara was born in the late 3rd…

For Those Who Don’t Know: Many Scans of Old Living Orthodoxy Newsletters Are Free to Read on the Internet Archive

For those who don’t know, many scans of Living Orthodoxy newsletters published between 1979 to 2015 are freely available to read on the Internet Archive. Please note that whilst Living Orthodoxy did begin as a ROCOR newsletter in 1979, it…

Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke – October 18th

The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke is one of the four Evangelists. Through his writings, the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, we are offered an intimate glimpse into the early Christian world and the ministry of…

The Synaxis of the 20 Holy Unmercenaries – October 17

The Synaxis of the 20 Holy Unmercenaries On October 17th, we celebrate the Synaxis of the 20 Holy Unmercenaries. This group of Saints is revered for their extraordinary acts of selfless love, particularly in the healing of physical and spiritual…

The Holy Martyr Nikita

On September 15th, the Orthodox Church commemorates the memory of the Holy Martyr Nikita, a courageous champion of the faith whose life and martyrdom continue to inspire the faithful to this day. His unwavering commitment to Christ, even unto death,…

St. Eufrosynos the Cook

Orthodox Christian saints can be found in the synaxarion that are kings, martyrs, and hierarchs who have dedicated their lives to God. However, there are also saints who lived in quiet simplicity, dedicating themselves to humble tasks, yet reaching the…