Saint Catherine the Great Martyr November 25 The Great Virgin Martyr Catherine the All-Wise of Alexandria was the daughter of the governor of Alexandria Egypt. Living in the centre of Hellenistic knowledge, Catherine surpassed all in intellect in all areas of knowledge, studying the greatest philosophers and teachers of antiquity. She also possessed a rare beauty which surpassed all in Alexandria. For this reason, many suitors sought her hand in marriage, however she refused them all, seeking a man who could surpass her in nobility, wealth, comeliness, and wisdom. Catherine’s mother, a secret Christian, sent her to speak [...]

Saint Charitina the Martyr October 5 The Holy Virginmartyr Charitine of Amisus was left an orphan while quite young and was raised in meekness and piety by the noble Claudius, however was not yet baptised. Having grown through prayer and fasting, the holy virgin brought many to the True Faith. Having heard of this, the Roman Emperor Diocletian's governor summoned the young Charitine to be trialled. He accused her of "being a Christian and deluding others by bringing them to a dishonourable faith." She replied that she was indeed a Christian but the latter part was a lie. [...]

Saint Kallistratos the Martyr and his Companions September 27 Listen to the Saint's life in English: Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: Life of St Kallistratos (Goarch ) Life of St Kallistratos (Mystagogy)

Saint Theodora the Martyr September 11 The Holy Virgin Martyr Theodora of Vasta grew up in a village where the family would send the sons to fight in the army against the enemy. Having no boys in the family, Theodora decided to join the army to save her father from having to do so. Disguising herself as the soldier Theodore, she soon became one of the most valiant and brave soldiers. A woman soon developed lustful feelings for "Theodore" and claimed that he had impregnated her. Theodora was commanded to either marry the woman or be condemned to death. [...]

Martyr Euplus the Deacon August 11 Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: Holy Martyr and Deacon of Cantania (GOARCH)