St. Andrew of Crete: Hymnographer, Bishop & Penitent Mystic
On July 4th, the Church commemorates St. Andrew of Crete, the great bishop, hymnographer, and author of the Great Canon of Repentance. From his miraculous childhood in Damascus to his pastoral leadership in Crete, St. Andrew's life exemplifies deep humility, liturgical brilliance, and unwavering devotion to Christ. Explore his legacy, his writings, and what he still teaches us today.
Venerable Athanasius the Athonite & His Six Disciples
Celebrate St. Athanasius the Athonite, founder of Mount Athos’s Great Lavra, whose legacy of prayer, obedience, and monastic renewal continues through the lives of his six disciples. Discover how this 10th-century saint shaped Orthodox spiritual life and left a living tradition that spans continents and centuries.
Panagia Prousiotissa: From Byzantine Wonder to American Sanctuary
Discover the miraculous journey of the Panagia Prousiotissa icon—from its 9th-century origins during the iconoclast persecutions to its veneration today at a monastery in Troy, North Carolina. Revered for her healing and protection, the Theotokos continues to draw pilgrims seeking peace, prayer, and spiritual renewal.