Saint Barbara December 4 Saint Barbara was the daughter of the rich and illustrious pagan, Dioscorus. After the death of his wife, he ensured the utmost care be taken for his daughter, and because of her extraordinary beauty and knowledge, he hid her in a tower. Here, the only contact she had with other people was when her private tutors came to teach her, and therefore, she was able to contemplate the mysteries of God, Whom she did not know. She decided that she would devote her life to finding the Creator of this world, its beauties she [...]

Saint Myrope December 2 Listen to the Saint's life in English: Related links: The Life of Saint Myrope (OCA) Sts. Isidore and Myrope the Great Martyrs of Chios (Full of Grace and Truth)

Apostle Andrew the First-called November 30 Listen to the Saint's life in English: Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: Life of Apostle Andrew (OCA)

Saint Stephen the Younger November 28 Listen to the Saint's life in English: Related links: Life of St Stephen the New (Orthodox Wiki)

Saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia the Hermit November 26 The Venerable Stylianos of Paphlagonia was born in Paphlagonia into a very wealthy family. At a young age, his parents reposed and he distributed his inheritance to the poor and needy. He then joined some hermits of the desert while still very young, desiring to cleanse the soul through prayer and virtue. Unlike most hermits, however, still kept contact with society in order that he might be able to do whatever good that he was able to, and then return to his cave for prayer. One night during prayer, Stylianos [...]