Saints
Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza
02-26Saint Porphyrius had Thessalonica as his homeland. He became a monk in Scete of Egypt, where he lived for five years. He went on pilgrimage to…
Tarasius the Archbishop of Constantinople
02-25This Saint was the son of one of the foremost princes in Constantinople, and was originally a consul and first among the Emperor's private…
First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist
02-24The first finding came to pass during the middle years of the fourth century, through a revelation of the holy Forerunner to two monks, who came to…
Polycarp the Holy Martyr & Bishop of Smyrna
02-23From the Greek name Πολυκαρπος (Polykarpos), which meant "rich in fruit" from…
Eustathius, Bishop of Antioch and Timothy the Righteous
02-21Eustathius, Bishop of Antioch Meaning of the name:The name Efstathios is a Greek form Eustathios derived from Eustace.The name…
Saint Leo, Bishop of Catania
02-20This Saint, who was from Ravenna in Italy, lived during the reign of Leo the Wise and his son Constantine Porphyrogenitus (end of the ninth and…
Philothei the Righteous Martyr of Athens
02-19Philothei (also known as philotheia or philothea) IS A Greek name Φιλοθέη wich means The Friend of God or who…
