Venerable Auxentius of Bithynia

Commemorated on February 14

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Venerable Auxentius of Bithynia

Commemorated on February 14

Saint Auxentius, by origin a Syrian, served at the court of the emperor Theodosius the Younger (418-450). He was known as a virtuous, learned and wise man, and he was, moreover, a friend of many of the pious men of his era.

The Apple of the Almighty’s Eye

Deacon Pavel Serzhantov

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The Apple of the Almighty’s Eye

Deacon Pavel Serzhantov

As long as there are repenting sinners on the earth, as long as there is a remnant of the people of God, the history of salvation is not finished. The Lord is continuing to save people. Do we not read about the apple of the eye of the Most High in the New Testament? The Savior says in a parable of the Heavenly Kingdom, For many are called, but few are chosen (Mt. 22:14). The Lord highly values every one of us; the hairs are numbered on the heads of the elect.

Prophet Zachariah

Commemorated on February 8/21

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Prophet Zachariah

Commemorated on February 8/21

The Prophet Zachariah the Sickle-Seer the eleventh of the twelve Minor Prophets. He was called to prophetic service at a young age and became, in the wondrous expression of church hymnology, “a spectator of supra-worldly visions.”

A Contemporary Miracle of the Patron Saint Against Cancer

St. Parthenios Lampsakos, February 7/20

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A Contemporary Miracle of the Patron Saint Against Cancer

St. Parthenios Lampsakos, February 7/20

Stratoula, a 26 year old woman from Halkida, was diagnosed with cancer in September 1996. Below is the story of her healing through St. Parthenios in her own words:

Can the Dead Repent?

Fr. John Whiteford

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Can the Dead Repent?

Fr. John Whiteford

If someone dies without repentance, is it possible for such a person to repent after death? Fr. John Whiteford answers this question through the writings of the holy fathers of the Church.