God's Wondrous Saints

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint George the Trophy Bearer whose great faith and extreme bravery was shown during his martyrdom. God caused many miracles to happen while George was being tortured, which caused many witnesses to convert to Christianity. Join us to learn his hymn and know more about this saint, who is known all around the world, celebrated every year on April 23rd (and sometimes on Bright Monday!)

This week Fr. Alexander talks about three saints who lived on the Greek island of Lesbos who revealed themselves 500 years after their deaths! Their story shows how God wants us to know about His saints. Join us to learn their hymn and know more about these beautiful saints, celebrated every year on April 9th, or Bright Tuesday.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint Innocent of Alaska whose tireless missionary efforts in Alaska then led him to becoming a bishop, and eventually the head of the Russian Church. Join us to learn his hymn and know more about this beautiful saint, celebrated every year on March 31.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about the five Sundays of Great Lent and the amazing journey and stories of these five Sundays. Join us to learn the kontakion “O Champion” and know more about this amazing time of year leading up to Holy Pascha!

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint Photini the Samaritan Woman whose story is documented in the Gospel of John. Her story is one of openness, humility, zeal, and wonder! Join us to learn her hymn and know more about this beautiful saint, celebrated every year on February 26th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint Haralambos of Magnesia, a faithful priest who--at the end of his long life--becomes an amazing witness for Christ. Hear the stories about angels, miracles, emperors, prayer, and the conversion of many. Join us to learn his hymn and know more about this beloved saint, celebrated every year on February 10th.

This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saint Maximus the Confessor, who fought tirelessly for the truth, even to the point of exile, imprisonment, and death. Find out what it means to be a Confessor of the Faith and learn his hymn. St. Maximus is celebrated every year on January 21st.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint Tatiana of Rome, who was an amazing, faithful young deaconess in the early church, who spent her time serving and ministering to others. Found to be a Christian, she was imprisoned and tortured terribly. Through her faith, prayers, and endurance, God revealed the other world of angels and demons to many. Join us to learn her hymn and know more about St. Tatiana, celebrated every year on January 12th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about the Nativity of Christ! Why is this season one of joy and light? Why do we offer gifts to one another? Find out about God’s great saving act for mankind and learn two of the church’s hymns. Christ’s nativity is celebrated every year on December 25th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint Herman of Alaska, who was a Russian monk sent to be a missionary in Alaska. He is known for his incredible goodness, faithfulness, kindness, and courage and was beloved by all who knew him. Join us to learn his hymn and know more about St. Herman, celebrated every year on December 13th.

This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saint Katherine the Great Martyr, who became a Christian as a teen, and through her witness and death became known as the “sword of the spirit.” Find out how she converted hundreds to Christ and learn her hymn. She is celebrated every year on November 25th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint John Chrysostom, whose words were so beautiful that he was give the title, “Golden Mouth.” His life is one of learning, but also of great spiritual struggle and growth. Join us to learn his hymn and know more about St. John Chrysostom, celebrated every year on November 13th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saints Cosmas and Damian of Arabia, who also had a mother who became a saint! They were healers, who asked for nothing in return, healing many ailments that were even considered uncurable. Join us to learn his hymn and know more about Saints Cosmas and Damian, celebrated every year on November 1st.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint Gerasimos of Kephalonia, who was a humble and peaceful man of God. Hear Father talk about the cave that you can still visit today, and how there have been many miracles through his relics and by his prayers. Join us to learn his hymn and know more about Saint Gerasimos, celebrated every year on October 20th.

O glorious Apostle Thomas, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander talks about the apostle Thomas, whose desire to be with and know Jesus Christ is inspiring. He was a curious and faithful disciple, and eventually spread the Word of Christ all the way to India! Join us to learn his hymn and know more of his story, celebrated every year on October 6th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint Eustathios and his family, who experienced many miracles during their life on earth to allow them to Christ, and to find each other. Join us to learn the hymn and know more of their amazing story filled with men overboard, wild animals, and Christ speaking through a stag, celebrated every year on September 20th.

O glorious Saint Alexander, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander talks about his own saint, Alexander of Constantinople, who through a lifetime of prayer, fasting, and steadfastness lived a life dedicated to Jesus Christ. Join us to learn his hymn and know more about Saint Alexander, celebrated every year on August 30th.

O glorious Theotokos, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander talks about the Feast of the Dormition, honoring the falling asleep of the Theotokos. Join us to learn the hymn and know more of the amazing, miraculous story of her falling asleep, celebrated every year on August 15th.

O glorious Seven Holy Youths, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander talks about the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus, who stood up together for Christ, prayerfully accepting martyrdom. BUT, God showed His great mercy, and miraculously preserved them in sleep for 200 years! Join us to learn their hymn and know more of their story, celebrated every year on August 4th.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint Mary Magdalene, a myrrh-bearing woman who spent her life as a missionary on behalf of Jesus Christ. Join us to learn her hymn and know more about Saint Mary, celebrated every year on July 22nd.

This week Fr. Alexander talks about one of his favorite saints, Saint John Maximovitch, Bishop of Shanghai and San Francisco. Being a recent saint there are stories and stories about this wonderful man. Join us to learn his hymn and know more about Saint John, celebrated every year on July 2nd.

O glorious Saints of North America, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to the feast of all the saints of North America and asks their prayers for God’s protection over this land that we live in. Join us to learn the hymn and know more about this feast, celebrated every year on the second Sunday after Pentecost.

This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saint Justin Martyr, the Philosopher and Apologist. Justin boldly wrote a defense of Christianity to the Roman emperor; try to find it yourself and read what he wrote! Join us to learn his hymn and know more about his feast, celebrated every year on June 1st.

O glorious Constantine and Helen, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saints Constantine and Helen, who both changed the world in their own ways, by becoming believers in Jesus Christ. Join us to learn the hymn and know more about their feast, celebrated every year on May 21st.

Christ Is Risen! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to the only feast that really matters--PASCHA! For the resurrection brings both forgiveness of sins, and hope for eternal life! Join us to learn the paschal hymn and know more about the feast, celebrated this year on April 20th.

O glorious holy Antipas, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to St. Antipas of Pergamum--the first bishop of Pergamum ordained by the Apostle John, and a holy wonderworker. Join us to learn his hymn and get to know him better, celebrated every year on April 11th.

O glorious Theotokos, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to the feast of the Annunciation, where the virgin Mary says these amazing and humble words, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be according to your word.” Join us to learn the hymn and know more about the feast, celebrated every year on March 25th.

O glorious holy Patrick, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saint Patrick of Ireland--whose life reads like a fast-paced adventure novel! Kidnapped, a slave who learned to pray in his solitude then miraculously freed, he became a bishop and returned to Ireland where he converted many! Join us to learn his hymn and get to know him better, celebrated every year on March 17th.

O glorious holy Nicholas, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Papa Nicholas Planas--who lived in recent times and was a true warrior of worship and prayer. His liturgies, because of all the people he prayed for, lasted from 8am to 2pm! Join us to learn his hymn and get to know him better, celebrated every year on March 2nd.

This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saint Theodore the Recruit, who boldly declared his Christian beliefs. Join us to learn his hymn and get to know him a bit better, celebrated every year on February 17th.

O glorious holy Hierarchs, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to the Three Holy Hierarchs--St. Gregory the Theologian, St. John Chrysostom, and St. Basil the Great, who all played very important roles in shaping Christian thought. Join us to learn their hymn and get to know them a bit better, celebrated together every year on January 30th.

O glorious Saint Syncletica, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saint Syncletica--who was one of the rare women saints who spent time in the desert as an ascetic, and is known for being a Desert Mother. Join us to learn her hymn and get to know this amazing saint together, celebrated every year on January 5th.

O glorious Saint Ignatius, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saint Ignatius of Antioch--whose life was greatly affected by Christ Himself from Ignatius’s youth in the Holy Land, to his death in Rome. Join us to learn his hymn and get to know this amazing saint together, celebrated every year on December 20.

O holy Theotokos, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to one of the feast days of our beloved Theotokos! Dedicated to God, young Mary went to live at the temple at a very young age. There, she prepares herself to be Christ’s mother. Join us to learn his hymn and get to know this amazing saint together, celebrated every year on November 21.

O glorious Saint Nectarios, pray to God for us! (scroll down for words of the hymn!) This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saint Nectarios of Aegina--who lived a holy life of meekness, patience, and forgiveness. Join us to learn his hymn and get to know this amazing saint together, celebrated every year on November 9.

O glorious Saint Anastasia, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saint Anastasia of Rome--who grew up in a monastery, suffered martyrdom, and is known for her grace of healing! Join us to learn her hymn and get to know this amazing saint together, celebrated every year on October 29

O glorious Saint Dionysius, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saint Dionysius the Areopagite--who met St. Paul, and ultimately became a Christian bishop! Join us to learn his hymn and get to know this amazing saint together, celebrated every year on October 3.

O glorious Saint Silouan, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saint Silouan--his life before entering the monastery, and how he’s such a wonderful example for us today. Join us to learn his hymn and get to know this amazing saint together, celebrated every year on September 24.

O glorious Saint Euphemia, pray to God for us! This week Fr. Alexander introduces us to Saint Euphemia--her life, her death, and the amazing miracle that happened at the Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD. Join us to learn her hymn and celebrate this amazing saint together, celebrated every year on September 16.