Saints
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Hosea the prophet
10-17Hosea was the first of the "minor" prophets. Often, we do not recognize the derivation of these Bible names, but this prophet's name would be…
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Longinus the Centurion
10-16Martyr Longinus, the Centurion who Stood at the Cross of the Lord He stood transfixed at the foot of the Cross, watching and wondering,…
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Saint Lucian the Martyr of Antioch
10-15"The Hieromartyr Lucian, Presbyter of Antioch, was born in the Syrian city of Samosata. At twelve years of age he was left orphaned. Lucian…
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Nazarius, Gervasius, Protasius, & Celsus of Milan
10-14The Holy Martyrs Gervasius, Nazarius, Protasius and Celsius of Milan suffered during the reign of the emperor Nero (54-68). Saints Protasius and…
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Saint Kosmas the Poet, Bishop of Maiuma
10-14Saint Kosmas the Poet, Bishop of Maiuma Verses Kosmas departed where there is all delight, Leaving behind his music for the delight of the…
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Carpus, Papylus, Agathodorus, & Agathonica, the Martyrs of Pergamus
Saint Carpus was Bishop of the Church of Thyatira in Asia Minor and Papylus was his deacon, whom he had ordained. Seized as Christians and tormented…
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Apostle James the Son of Alphaeus
10-09Holy Apostle James the son of Alphaeus one of the Twelve Apostles, was the brother of the holy Evangelist Matthew. He heard the Lord’s words…
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Saint Pelagia the Righteous
10-08The Lord loves sinners with an abiding love, we are told, and it is easy to imagine that He must have loved the Venerable Pelagia with a…