Saints Eulampios and Eulampia the Martyrs October 10 Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: Life of sts Eulampios and Eulampia the Martyrs (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Of Australia)

Saint Pelagia October 8 The Venerable Pelagia the Penitent lived a life of debauchery, earning a living as an exotic dancer and a prostitute. Once, when passing by a church elegantly dressed and adorned in riches, the congregation turned their faces away to not look at her. The Holy Bishop Nonnus reproached them for this. He said "behold how much care this woman takes to adorn her body, yet what care to we take to adorn our wretched souls!" The. bishop then fervently prayed for Pelagia, and so one day as she was passing by, she heard the bishop [...]

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 Polychronius October 7 Listen to the Saint's life in English: Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: Life of St Polychronius (Mystagogy)

Saints Justine and Cyprian October 2 Today we celebrate the Hieromartyr Cyprian and the Virginmartyr Justina. For many years, Cyprian studied the dark arts of magic, becoming one of the most renowned sorcerers in all of Nicomedia. Having come face to face with the devil himself, Cyprian entrusted his soul to the evil one in exchange for supernatural powers. One day, a man fell in love with the pious Justina and sought her hand in marriage. Wishing to remain a virgin, Justina refused and this enraged the young man. He went to Cyprian for help, who offered him his [...]