Here is a story of one of the many miracles Saint Brigid performed: One evening the holy abbess was sitting with the blind nun Dara. From sunset to sunrise they spoke of the joys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and of the love of Christ, losing all track of time. Saint Brigid was struck by …
Today we observe the Birth of the Theotokos. It is the coming of a child who was most wanted, prayed for, highly beloved and well-nurtured. The parents are Saints Joachim and Anna, sometimes referred to in ancient writings as the “parents of God” because of family descent. As they grew older, the two could not …
Martyr Aquilina is commemorated on June 13th. When she was only twelve years old, Aquilina persuaded a pagan friend to convert to Christ. Under emperor Diocletian, one of the servants of imperial governor Volusian accused her of teaching others not to follow the religion of their fathers. Aquilina firmly confessed her faith in Christ before …
Bartholomew the Apostle is commemorated on June 11th. After the Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, Apostle Bartholomew and Phillip were called to preach the Gospel in Syria and Asia Minor. Accompanied by Philip’s sister, Saint Mariamne, they traveled to far and wide preaching which led to many miracles. At Hieropolis, …
