Testimonials, throughout

simeon_nebun

The Monks Simeon, Fool-for-Christ, and his Fellow-Ascetic John were Syrians, and they lived in the sixth century at the city of Edessa. From childhood they were bound by close ties of friendship. The older of them, Simeon, was unmarried and lived with his aged mother. John, however, although he was married, lived with his father …

Continue reading Venerable Simeon of Emessa the Fool-For-Christ

Cyprian was a philosopher and renowned sorcerer originating from Carthage who lived in Antioch of Pisidia during the reign of Decius (249-251 AD). Springing from impious parents, in his very childhood he was dedicated by them to the service of the pagan god Apollo. At the age of seven he was given over to magicians …

Continue reading Holy Martyrs Cyprian and Justina – October 2nd

Saint is not known when he went to the Lord, because nobody knows when i was beheaded and no city name has not been detained. In 1500 d. AD. Shepherds grazed their flocks in the valley of precipitous mountains, all this time, the greatest tip kidnap was illuminated by a light that is not quenched …

Continue reading Phanourios – The Saint who venerates his mother