Orthodox Faith in Africa and Beyond
Compiled from various sources Saint Sylvester, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria (1569–1590), was the first Patriarch of Alexandria of Cretan origin. His baptismal name was Sergius. He was a disciple …
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Compiled from various sources Saint Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos (born Christos) was born in the year 1903 in the village of Vasilitsi, in the district of Koroni, in the region of Messinia. …
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The feast of the Dormition or Falling-asleep of the Theotokos is celebrated on the fifteenth of August, preceded by a two-week fast. This feast, also known as the Assumption, commemorates …
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Holy Mary Magdalene the Myrrhbearer and Equal of the Apostles, a woman whose name has entered forever into the Gospel account was born and grew up in Magdala. The Gospel …
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On July 25, 1924, the future Elder Paisios (Eznepidis) was born to pious parents in the town of Farasa, Cappadocia of Asia Minor. The family’s spiritual father, the priest-monk Arsenios …
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Today, July 7, the Holy Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of the Great Martyr Kyriaki who was the daughter of Christian parents, Dorotheus and Eusebia. She was given her name …
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