Niphon, a monk on Mount Athos, was chosen as Patriarch despite his pleas of unworthiness. He confronted the Sultan for unjustly seizing church lands, risking execution. Niphon's courage led to the return of the lands. Later exiled and recalled, he resigned to return to monastic life, showing humility. Orthodoxtr Apr 27, 2025, 4:00 PM
Venerable #Arsenie of Prislop, a beacon of faith in communist Romania, faced relentless persecution for his unwavering devotion. Despite imprisonment and surveillance, he secretly offered spiritual guidance, bringing hope to the oppressed. A story tells of a woman with a mute child seeking his blessing. Arsenie prayed, and the child… Orthodoxtr Apr 27, 2025, 3:57 PM
Born in Moldavia, he yearned for monastic life early on. After wandering to Mount Athos, he struggled to find a community aligned with his strict ideals. Guided by a dream, he established a skete at Calapodești. Known for his asceticism and spiritual guidance, he tirelessly served the poor and sick. Orthodoxtr Apr 27, 2025, 12:57 PM
Martyr Lup was the loyal servant of Saint Demetrius. After Demetrius was imprisoned for his faith, Lup fearlessly visited him, bringing food and tending to his wounds. When Demetrius was martyred, Lup soaked his ring in Demetrius's blood, and went on to perform many miracles in Christ’s Orthodoxtr Apr 27, 2025, 11:57 AM
On this day, we remember Martyr Oprea of Săliştea, who, in 1760, stood firm in his Orthodox faith against forced conversion. Offered wealth and status to abandon his beliefs, he refused, declaring his unwavering loyalty to Christ. He was tortured and killed for his faith, becoming a beacon of courage… Orthodoxtr Apr 27, 2025, 10:57 AM
Venerable Onufrie of #Vorona, a humble hermit, embodied profound obedience. Instructed by an angel in a dream, he journeyed to the Neamț Monastery, seeking guidance from its abbot. Tested for three years with menial tasks, his patience and unwavering faith shone. Finally, the abbot tonsured him, recognizing his spiritual depth. Orthodoxtr Apr 27, 2025, 8:57 AM
Born in Moldavia, he became a monk on Mount Athos. Seeking greater solitude, he lived as a hermit. Known for his ascetic life, fervent prayer, and deep humility, he later founded a monastery in Romania. He reposed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of spiritual guidance and monastic example. Holy #Antipa, Orthodoxtr Apr 27, 2025, 3:57 AM
Saint Priest Martyr Alexandru of Basarabia served his flock during turbulent times. When the Bolsheviks occupied Bessarabia, he openly defended the church and its faithful. His sermons preached resistance against the godless regime. Arrested for his faith, he was brutally tortured and eventually martyred for refusing to renounce Christ. O, Orthodoxtr Apr 27, 2025, 3:00 AM
