According to the Greek Orthodox calendar, today, 13 December, we honour the following names and Saints.
Tag: martyrdom
They dragged him before their commander, Nurredin Pasha, who coldly delivered the Metropolitan into the hands of a frenzied mob. The vengeful crowd, consumed by hatred, descended upon Chrysostomos. They beat him with fists and clubs, raining blows upon his frail body. Their spittle, thick with venom, stained his face as they unleashed their barbarity.
The Holy Martyr Julian of Tarsus was born in Diocesarea, Cilicia, to a pagan senator…
St George’s origins and his military background linked him to Byzantium and its military tradition. As early as the 6th century he is depicted in military garb, but on foot. From the 9th century onwards, he begins to be shown on horseback wielding a spear. The image of St George on horseback slaying evil – in its broadest sense – have dominated the iconography from the 11th-12th centuries until the present day.
On August 26, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of The Holy Martyrs…
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On August 26, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of The Holy Martyrs…
During his visit to Athens, German Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Roth laid a flower at the…
On August 26, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of The Holy Martyrs…