Saint Theodosios January 11 Saint Theodosius the Great is considered the founding father of Cenobitic Monasticism (monks living a common life together) and is thus given the epithet of Cenobiarch. Born in Cappadocia to pious parents, Theodosius spent much time in church reading and chanting as the Lord had endowed him with an angelic voice. Praying that he might find the way to salvation, Theodosius visited the Holy Lands and met Saint Simeon the Stylite who prophesied his future in pastoral service. Longing for the solitary life of a monk, Theodosius settled into a deserted cave in Palestine, [...]

Saint John the Baptist January 7 Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: John the Baptist Resource Page (Mystagogy) Synaxis of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John (OCA)

Holy Epiphany January 6 On the Dismissal Hymn of Theophany Learn about this feast day in English: Learn about this feast day in Greek: Related links: Epiphany Resource Page (Mystagogy) The Feast of Theophany (Orthodox Wiki) The Feast of Epiphany: The Feast of Lights (GOARCH)

From the Saints of our Church St Nicholas – Papa Planas of Athens – a modern day Saint Commemorated on March 2nd Saint Nicholas was born on the island of Naxos in 1851 and from a young age was devout and kind in conduct. He refused to allow himself to become attached to material possessions, instead leading a simple life. He married and had a son, but his wife died early and Nicholas committed himself into service to the Lord. After becoming a priest in Athens, his reputation grew as he liturgised daily in churches all over the city. These [...]

Saint Basil the Great January 1 Story of the VasilopitaHomily on the Holy Spirit Listen to the Saint's life in English: Related links: Augustine Holmes, A Life Pleasing to God (Orthodox Bookstore) St Basil the Great, On the Human Condition (Orthodox Bookstore) St Basil the Great, On the Holy Spirit (Orthodox Bookstore) Georges Barrois, The Fathers Speak: St Basil the Great, St Gregory of Nazianzus, St Gregory of Nyssa (Orthodox Bookstore)