Saint Athanasius of Lubensk, Patriarch of Constantinople

Today we remember Saint Athanasius III Patelarios, Patriarch of Constantinople and Wonderworker of Lubensk. Born Alexis on the island of Crete in 1560, he devoted his life to asceticism, pastoral work, and defending the Orthodox faith during difficult times. Saint Athanasius served multiple terms as Patriarch of Constantinople, facing persecution from both Moslems and Catholics. He traveled widely, including to Mount Athos, Moldavia, and Russia, seeking support for the Church and living a life of prayer and service until his repose in 1654.Support the show