Saints and Feasts: Uncovering of the relics of the Martyr Menas of Alexandria
The Holy Martyr Menas Kallikelados (Well Speaking), an Athenian, died as a martyr with Sts Hermogenes and Eugraphus in about the year 313 (December 10). During the reign of Emperor … Continue reading
February 17, 2014 · Leave a comment
Saints and Feasts: Hieromartyr Hermogenes the Patriarch of Moscow and Wonderworker of All Russia
The Hieromartyr Hermogenes, Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus, was born in Kazan around 1530, and was descended from the Don Cossacks. According to the Patriarch’s own testimony, he served … Continue reading
February 17, 2014 · Leave a comment
Saints and Feasts: St Herman the Archbishop of Kazan
Saint Herman, Archbishop of Kazan, lived during the sixteenth century. He was born in the city of Staritsa, and was descended from the old boyar nobility of the Polevi. In … Continue reading
November 6, 2013 · Leave a comment