God's Wondrous Saints

This week Fr. Alexander talks about St. Demetrios of Thessaloniki, who was a soldier and became the governor of Thessoloniki. He was ordered to persecute Christians, but instead became an evangelist, which led to his martyrdom. Join us to sing his hymn and know more about this beautiful saint, celebrated every year on October 26th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about sisters, Philonella and Zenaida, who were cousins of the apostle Paul. They loved medicine and healing and used their gifts to heal people and share Christ in northern Greece. Join us to sing their hymn and know more about these beautiful saints, celebrated every year on October 11th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about St. John the Theologian, who was a beloved disciple of Christ. He lived a life of miracles, evangelism, mission work, writing, and endured many hardships. Join us to sing his hymn and know more about this beautiful saint, celebrated every year on September 26th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about the grandparents of Jesus Christ, Saints Joachim and Anna. As holy and generous people they gave much to the Church, but their biggest gift was the Theotokos! Join us to sing their hymn and know more about this beautiful couple, celebrated every year on September 9th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about St. Paraskeve of Rome, who was offered power and a luxurious life in exchange for a denial of Christ. She refused! Join us to sing her hymn and know more about this beautiful saint, celebrated every year on July 26th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about St. Sophrony of Essex, who was a very learned man known for spreading God’s love through his words and presence. Join us to sing his hymn and know more about this beautiful saint, celebrated every year on July 11th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about St. Sampson the Innkeeper, who became an unmercenary healer and constantly chose a simple life, dedicated to God, over wealth and power. Join us to learn his hymn and know more about this beautiful saint, celebrated every year on June 27th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about St. Cyril of Alexandria, a fiery preacher, who especially defended Mary as the “theotokos.” Join us to learn his hymn and know more about this beautiful saint, celebrated every year on June 9th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint Alexander the New Martyr who converted to Islam then converted back to the Christian Faith--and because of this became a willing martyr for Christ. Join us to learn his hymn and know more about this beautiful saint, celebrated every year on May 26th

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint Irene the Great Martyr, who started life locked away in a tower where she learned about Christ from an angel, and ended her life evangelizing countless people through her trials and witness to the Faith. Join us to learn her hymn and know more about this incredible saint, celebrated every year on May 5th.