 Saint Xenia of Rome, in the world Eusebia, was the only daughter of an eminent Roman senator. From her youth she loved God, and wished to avoid the marriage arranged for her. She secretly left her parental home with two servants devoted to her, and ...
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: