Spirituality
Memory of Martyrs Anicletus and Photius of Nicomedia, and those with them (12 August)
The Martyrs Anicetus and Photius (his nephew) were natives of Nicomedia. Anicetus, a military official, denounced the emperor Diocletian (284-305)...
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Memory of Holy Father Niphon, Patriarch of Constantinople (11 August)
Saint Niphon II, the Patriarch of Constantinople, was from the Peloponnesos. His parents were named Manuel and Maria, and he...
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Memory of Martyr and Archdeacon Laurence, and those with him, of Rome (10 August)
The Martyrs Archdeacon Laurence, Pope Sixtus, Deacons Felicissimus and Agapitus, and the soldier Romanus were citizens of Rome, and suffered...
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Memory of St. Apostle Matthias
The Orthodox Church commemorates the Apostle Matthias as well as Martyrs Julian, John, James (Jacob), Alexius, Demetrius, Leontius, who remained...
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Memory of Saint Emilianus the Confessor
Today, the Church commemorates Saint Emilianus the Confessor, Bishop of Cyzicus (9th century), and Saint Myron the Wonderworker, Bishop of...
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Martyr Dometius of Persia and his two disciples (7 August)
Saint Dometius lived in Persia during the fourth century. In his youth he was converted to the Faith by a...
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The Holy Transfiguration of our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ
For an explanation of the present Feast and understanding of its truth, it is necessary for us to turn to...
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Righteous Nonna, mother of Saint Gregory the Theologian
Saint Nonna, the mother of Saint Gregory the Theologian (January 25, 389), was the daughter of Christians named Philotatos and...
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Memory of Seven Holy Youths of Ephesus (4 August)
The Seven Youths of Ephesus: Maximilian, Iamblicus, Martinian, John, Dionysius, Exacustodianus (Constantine) and Antoninus, lived in the third century. Saint...
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Memory of Isaacius, Dalmatus, & Faustus, Ascetics of the Dalmation Monastery (3 August)
Of these, Saint Isaacius is celebrated also on May 30. He became a monk at an early age and was...
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Metropolitan of Chalcedon–Patriarch of Georgia meeting: Patriarch Shio’s visit to the Phanar in focus
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Emmanouil Karalis wins silver medal in pole vault in European Athletics Championships
As in 2024 at the European Athletics Championships in Rome, Emmanouil Karalis once again won the silver medal in...
Greek Foreign Ministry: Turkish “marine parks” are illegal
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