Today we commemorate Hieromartyr Artémon of Laodίkeia
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Hieromartyr Artemon of Laodikeia
The Hieromartyr Artemon (Artémon) was born of Christian parents in Laodikeia (Laodίkeia), Syria in the III century. From his youth, he devoted himself to the service of the Church, and was a Reader for sixteen years. For his zeal, Bishop Sisίnnius ordained…
Today we commemorate Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome
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Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome
Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome, was a native of the Tuscany region of Italy. He received a fine education and entered into the clergy of the Roman Church. After the death of Pope Theodore I (642-649), Martin was chosen to succeed him. At this time…
Today we commemorate Apostle Aristarchus of the Seventy
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More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/04/15
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Apostle Aristarchus of the Seventy
Saint Aristarchus was one of the Seventy Apostles, whom the Lord Jesus Christ sent to proclaim the good news of the Gospel (Luke. 10:1-24). Saint Aristarchus, a co-worker of the holy Apostle Paul, became bishop of the Syrian city of Apamea. His name is repeatedly…
Today we commemorate Virgin Martyrs Agape, Irene and Chionia, in Illyria
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Virgin Martyrs Agape, Irene and Chionia, in Illyria
The Holy Martyrs Agape, Irene, and Chionia were sisters who lived at the end of the third century to the beginning of the fourth century, near the Italian city of Aquilea. They were left orphaned at an early age. The young women led a pious Christian life…
Office of Pastoral Life and Clergy Wives Ministry Host Lenten Retreat for Widows of Clergy
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Office of Pastoral Life and Clergy Wives Ministry Host Lenten Retreat for Widows of Clergy
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Orthodox Church in America’s Office of Pastoral Life, through its Clergy Wives Ministry, hosted an online Lenten retreat for widows of reposed clergy. The…
Today we commemorate Hieromartyr Simeon, Bishop in Persia, and those with him
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101122
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/04/17
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Hieromartyr Simeon, Bishop in Persia, and those with him
The Hieromartyr Simeon, Bishop of Persia, suffered during a persecution against Christians under the Persian emperor Sapor II (310-381). They accused the saint of collaborating with the Roman Empire and of subversive activities against the Persian emperor.…
Today we commemorate Venerable John, disciple of Venerable Gregory of Decapolis
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101135
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/04/18
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Venerable John, disciple of Venerable Gregory of Decapolis
Saint John was born at the end of the eighth century. At a young age he became a disciple of Saint Gregory of Decapolis (November 20) and accepted monastic tonsure from him at a monastery in Thessalonica. Under the guidance of this experienced teacher, Saint…
Today we commemorate Venerable John of the Ancient Caves in Palestine
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101146
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/04/19
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Venerable John of the Ancient Caves in Palestine
Saint John of the Ancient Caves is so called because he lived during the eighth century in the Lavra of Saint Chariton (September 28). This was called the “Old,” or ancient cave, since it was one the oldest of the Palestinian monasteries. The Lavra was situated…
Reflection from His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon on Thomas Sunday
Christ is risen!
On the eighth day, our Lord appears to Thomas, passing through closed doors. When the Lord appeared on the first day of the week, in the evening immediately after his Rising, the other apostles had the doors shut “for fear of the Jews.” But in this case, no reason is given. Why, then, are the doors shut? The shut doors parallel Thomas’s closing of his mind and heart: “I will not believe.” Likewise, just as he passed through closed doors, the risen Lord shows that he can penetrate Thomas’s doubt, causing him to exclaim: “My Lord and my God!”
Together with the holy apostle, let us also cry: “My Lord and my God!” ...
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Christ is risen!
On the eighth day, our Lord appears to Thomas, passing through closed doors. When the Lord appeared on the first day of the week, in the evening immediately after his Rising, the other apostles had the doors shut “for fear of the Jews.” But in this case, no reason is given. Why, then, are the doors shut? The shut doors parallel Thomas’s closing of his mind and heart: “I will not believe.” Likewise, just as he passed through closed doors, the risen Lord shows that he can penetrate Thomas’s doubt, causing him to exclaim: “My Lord and my God!”
Together with the holy apostle, let us also cry: “My Lord and my God!” ...
Read more here: https://www.oca.org/reflections/metropolitan-tikhon/reflection-thomas-sunday2026
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Today we commemorate Venerable Theodore Trichinas “the Hair-Shirt Wearer” and Hermit Near Constantinople
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101156
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/04/20
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Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101156
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Venerable Theodore Trichinas “the Hair-Shirt Wearer” and Hermit Near Constantinople
Saint Theodore Trichinas was born in Constantinople, the son of wealthy and pious parents. From childhood Saint Theodore was inclined toward monasticism, so he left his home, family, and former life in order to enter a monastery in Thrace. There he began…
Beginning on Holy Monday, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon celebrated the services of Holy Week, Pascha, and Bright Saturday at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral, the Primatial Cathedral of the Orthodox Church in America, in Washington, DC. ...
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