Tag Archives: Orthodox Saints

Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Anthony the Great /the Hermit

Posted on August 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Saint Antony the Great/Antony the Hermit (257-356) is an early Christian ascetic, a founder of the Christian monasticism highly venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church. His steadfastness & force of the Saint Spirit inspire the believers & serve a good example … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain

Posted on July 5, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain (1749-1809) was a Greek Saint, monk & philosopher who belongs to modern times. Dates & details of his life are known. It gives us an opportunity to learn more about real people who fulfilled … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint Chrysogonus

Posted on June 5, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Saint Chrysogonus (probably Emperor Diocletian’s time) was an early Christian Saint venerated both in the Catholic & Orthodox Churches. There is little information about his life & deeds, until our days he remains a mysterious Christian Saint. They say that … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Marcus Eremita

Posted on May 5, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Marcus Eremita or Marcus the Ascetic (IV-V AD) was a monk, author of numerous spiritual ascetic texts canonized by the Orthodox Church. There are a few facts about his youth & life before he became a monk. Macarius of Alexandria … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Nestor of Thessaloniki

Posted on April 4, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Nestor of Thessaloniki (about 306) is a Saint-Martyr whose bravery & force might serve an encouraging example for us. He is considered to be a companion of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki. He lived under the reign of severe Emperor Maximian … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint Eustace Martyr

Posted on March 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, energies of a war calls us to remember about Christian martyrs. Saint Eustace is one of them. Saint Eustace (the 2nd century) is very venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church. He was a Roman general born pagan. His name … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Sergius of Radonezh

Posted on February 5, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Sergius of Radonezh (1314 – 1392) is one of the most important Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church & highly venerated among people. His personality has played a great role in the spiritual union of the Russian Orthodox Church. As well … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint Pantaleon

Posted on December 6, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Saint Pantaleon (-305) is a very esteemed & venerated in the Russian Orthodox community. As our nation is very suspicious to any sort of doctors & medical treatments, Saint Pantaleon might be considered one of the most important Saints of Russia … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saints Cosmas & Damian

Posted on August 5, 2021 by kethuprofumo

  Unlike the Western Christian tradition, the Russian Orthodox Church as well as the Eastern Orthodox Church in general venerate three different brothers Cosmas & Damian belonging to different places. They have different feast days, but are united with one … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint John of Shanghai & San Francisco

Posted on July 4, 2021 by kethuprofumo

John of Shanghai & San Francisco (1896-1966) is a very unusual Russian Orthodox Saint of our times.  He was a pastor, a spiritual father, a healer & even possessed a gift of foreseeing. He belongs to the family of the … Continue reading →

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