For centuries, scholars and theologians have debated the origins of European religious beliefs, often framing Christianity as an imposition on native traditions. However, a closer examination of history and linguistic anthropology reveals a different narrative: one where the echoes of biblical st...
February 23 / February 10 (OS) The Saints * Hieromartyr Haralambos * Hieromartyr Haralambos (Charalampus), bishop of Magnesia (202) * St Scholastica of Italy, sister of St Benedict (543) * Our Venerable Father Prochorus of the Kiev Caves (1107) Archive Note: Expand this section with the Life of the Saint and relevant Icons. Fasting Lenten
The Saints * Hieromartyr Haralambos * Hieromartyr Haralambos (Charalampus), bishop of Magnesia (202) * St Scholastica of Italy, sister of St Benedict (543) * Our Venerable Father Prochorus of the Kiev Caves (1107) Fasting Lenten Fast Readings 6th Hour: Isaiah 1.1-20 Vespers: Genesis 1.1-13 Vespers: Proverbs 1.1-20
February 22 / February 09 (OS) The Saints * Martyr Nicephorus of Antioch * Relics of St Innocent of Irkutsk * Hieromartyr Peter of Damascus, bishop of Damascus (ca. 776) * Peter of Damascus, Hesychast (12th c.) Archive Note: Expand this section with the Life of the Saint and relevant Icons. Fasting Fast The Scriptural
The Saints * Martyr Nicephorus of Antioch * Relics of St Innocent of Irkutsk * Hieromartyr Peter of Damascus, bishop of Damascus (ca. 776) * Peter of Damascus, Hesychast (12th c.) Fasting Fast Readings 4th Matins Gospel: Luke 24.1-12 Epistle: Romans 13.11-14.4 Epistle: Hebrews 7.7-17 Gospel: Matthew 6.14-21 Gospel: