St. Boris (in Holy Baptism Michael), Equal of the Apostles, Prince and Baptizer of Bulgaria

Commemorated on May 2

His apostolic deeds were foretold by an uncle, Saint Boyan.

Rating: 9,9|Votes: 12

On the Life, Glorification, and Incorrupt Relics of St. Mardarije of Libertyville

In preparation for his glorification ceremony, St. Mardarije’s relics were recently opened and found to be incorrupt from the knees up, with skin and hair still intact, bearing witness to the sanctity of this holy God-pleaser, already confirmed by his inclusion among the ranks of the saints. St. Mardarije joins the ranks of St. John Maximovitch and St. Alexis Toth, whose incorrupt relics are already treasures for Orthodox Christians in America.

St. Athanasius of Lubensk the Patriarch of Constantinople

Commemorated on May 2

Saint Athanasius III Patelarios, Patriarch of Constantinople, Wonderworker of Lubensk, in the world Alexis, was born in 1560 on the island of Crete, into the pious Greek family Patelarios.

Rating: 10|Votes: 1

St. Athanasius the Great the Patriarch of Alexandria

Commemorated on May 2

Saint Athanasius the Great, Archbishop of Alexandria, was a great Father of the Church and a pillar of Orthodoxy.

Rating: 8|Votes: 1

Venerable Paphnutius the Abbot of Borov

Commemorated on May 1

Saint Paphnutius of Borov was born in 1394 in the village of Kudinovo, not far from Borov, and at Baptism he was named Parthenius