On November 16, the Church honors Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist, alongside Saint Iphigenia. Iphigenia, also known as Iphigenia of Ethiopia, dedicated her life to God under the guidance of Saint Matthew. The narrative recounts her defiance against King…
On November 16, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Iphigenia and Matthew, the apostle and evangelist known for authoring the first Gospel. Originally named Levi, Matthew worked as a tax collector in Capernaum before becoming a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ….
On November 14, the Orthodox calendar honors the memory of Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessaloniki, and Apostle Philip. Philippus, one of Jesus’ twelve disciples, hails from Bethsaida and played a pivotal role in spreading the Gospel after receiving the Holy…
On November 10, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Arsenius of Cappadocia, revered for his pious life as a monk and archimandrite. Born Theodore Anitsalis or Artzidis around 1840 in Cappadocia, he became a spiritual leader for over fifty years. After…
On November 5, the memory of Saints Galaktion and Epistimi is celebrated. Living in the 3rd century during Emperor Decius’s reign, their lives were marked by a profound commitment to Christianity. Raised by converted parents, Galaktion married Epistimi, and both…
