Holy Martyr Nectan of Hartland

Commemorated June 17/30

Dmitry Lapa

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Holy Martyr Nectan of Hartland

Commemorated June 17/30

Dmitry Lapa

As a young man, Nectan decided to become a monk and serve God for the rest of his life, imitating the Holy Fathers of Egypt. So together with a group of his pious relatives, Nectan boarded a boat, promising to lead an ascetic life at the site where his boat would land.

Venerable Kevin of Glendalough, Wonderworker

Commemorated: June 3/16

Dmitry Lapa

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Venerable Kevin of Glendalough, Wonderworker

Commemorated: June 3/16

Dmitry Lapa

St. Kevin is one of the greatest saints of Ireland and founder of the famous and important Glendalough Monastery.

On the Sunday of All Saints of America

Jesse Dominick

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On the Sunday of All Saints of America

Jesse Dominick

Although he is not officially canonized, Fr. Seraphim is the first truly American saint.

Saint Luke the Physician of Simferopol as a Model for our Lives

Protopresbyter Fr. George Papavarnavas

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Saint Luke the Physician of Simferopol as a Model for our Lives

Protopresbyter Fr. George Papavarnavas

If you have terrible pain that torments you and you cannot endure any more, look upon the Son of God with His head bowed wearing a crown of thorns.

"I Loved Martyrdom..."

St. Luke the Doctor and Archbishop of Crimea (1877-1961)

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Rating: 9,2|Votes: 6

"I Loved Martyrdom..."

St. Luke the Doctor and Archbishop of Crimea (1877-1961)

This incredible figure and his divine greatness is the cause of astonishment, admiration, and divine consolation.