Archangel Gabriel

Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel

26 March/8 April Archangel Gabriel was chosen by the Lord to announce to the Virgin Mary, and through her to all mankind, the great joy of the Incarnation of the Son of God. Therefore, on the day following the Annunciation,…

St. Paul Narbonne

Here’s what can be Gathered about Today’s St. Paul of Narbonne

A notable missionary who is known principally by the writings of St. Gregory of Tours. According to Gregory, Paul was ordained at Rome and, with other missionaries including Sts. Saturninus and Dionysius, he was assigned to Gaul to preach the Gospel. He enjoyed…

Theotokos Never-Wilting Rose

Saturday of the Akathist Hymn

The Akathist Hymn is one of the most well-loved services of devotion in the Orthodox Church. Although there is some debate concerning the particulars of its authorship, many scholars agree with the pious tradition which states that the Akathist was…

St. Enda of Ireland

Saint Enda Abbot of Aran, March 21

Abbot of Aran Born Meath, Ireland Fell asleep in the Lord c.530 Saint Enda of Aran (Éanna, Éinne or Endeus) is an Irish saint. His feast day is 21 March. Enda was a warrior-king of Oriel in Ulster, converted by his sister, Saint Fanchea, an abbess. About 484…