God's Wondrous Saints

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 17t...

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.