Saints
Meet the saints through their lives, feast days and witness to faith. Clear introductions for anyone getting to know the Church.
Today · November 4, 2026
Sources: Patriarchia
Days of remembrance
Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
November 13 (Julian calendar) / November 26 (civil calendar)
November 26, 2026
Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called
November 30, Julian calendar / December 13, civil calendar
December 13, 2026
Great Martyr Barbara and Martyr Juliana of Heliopolis
December 4, Julian calendar · December 17, civil calendar
December 17, 2026
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia
December 6, Julian calendar / December 19, civil calendar
December 19, 2026
Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia
January 1 on the Julian calendar / January 14 on the civil calendar
January 14, 2027
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Holy Apostle Ananias of the Seventy, First Bishop of Damascus
October 1, Julian calendar / October 14, civil calendar
Holy Ananias, the first Bishop of Damascus, is especially remembered for his part in the conversion of Saul, the future Apostle Paul. His commemoration is October 1 on the Julian calendar, which corresponds to October 14 on the civil calendar in 1901–2099.
Venerable Romanus the Melodist, “Sweet-Singer”
October 1 on the Julian calendar / October 14 on the civil calendar
Venerable Romanus the Melodist was a sixth-century deacon and writer of church hymns. His remembrance points to patient prayer, humble service, and the lasting place of sacred song in the worshipping life of the Church.
Venerable Savva of Vishera, Abbot of Novgorod
October 1 on the Julian calendar; October 14 on the civil calendar.
Venerable Savva of Vishera was a fifteenth-century monastic founder near Novgorod. His life is remembered for humble leadership, a pilgrimage to Mount Athos, and the building of a small community devoted to the Ascension of Christ.
Venerable John Koukouzelis, Hymnographer of Mount Athos
October 1, Julian calendar; October 14, civil calendar
Venerable John Koukouzelis is honored as an outstanding church singer, hymnographer, and teacher of liturgical chant. His life points to the purpose of musical ability in the Church: not self-display, but prayer, humility, and the praise of God.
Hieromartyr Cyprian, Virgin Martyr Justina, and Martyr Theoctistus of Nicomedia
2 October, Julian calendar; 15 October, civil calendar
Hieromartyr Cyprian, Virgin Martyr Justina, and Martyr Theoctistus suffered for Christ at Nicomedia. Their commemoration brings together repentance, steadfast faith, and the freedom to confess Christ openly, whatever one’s past may have been.
Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens
October 3 in the Julian calendar; October 16 in the civil calendar
Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite is venerated as an Athenian who came to faith in Christ through the preaching of the Apostle Paul. His commemoration brings together the witness of the early Church, missionary service, and reflection on knowing God through prayer and the life of the Church.
Hieromartyr Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens
October 4 (Julian calendar) / October 17
Hieromartyr Hierotheus is honored as the first Bishop of Athens. Church tradition connects his ministry with the Apostle Paul and the first Christian community in the city.
Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas
October 6 on the Julian calendar / October 19 on the civil calendar
The Holy Apostle Thomas was one of the Twelve Apostles and a witness to the risen Christ. His confession, “My Lord and my God,” is central to the Gospel account of the Resurrection.
Venerable Pelagia the Penitent
October 8, Julian calendar / October 21, civil calendar
Venerable Pelagia the Penitent is honored as a witness that sincere repentance can transform a human life. Her feast is kept on October 8 in the Julian calendar, corresponding to October 21 in the civil calendar from 1901 to 2099.
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia
December 6, Julian calendar / December 19, civil calendar
Saint Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, is among the most beloved saints of the Orthodox Church. His commemoration is kept on December 6 according to the Julian calendar, corresponding to December 19 on the civil calendar in 1901–2099.
Saint Seraphim of Sarov
January 2 (Julian calendar) / January 15
The commemoration of Venerable Seraphim of Sarov recalls a Russian ascetic whose life was devoted to prayer, work, repentance, and care for those who came to him. Orthodox Christians honor him as a teacher of peace and joy in Christ.
Saint Sergius of Radonezh
October 8 — commemoration of his repose (September 25, Julian calendar)
Sergius of Radonezh was a fourteenth-century Russian monk associated with the monastery of the Holy Trinity. His life brought prayer together with ordinary work, care for his brothers and faithfulness to their shared life.
Holy Glorious Prophet Elijah
July 20 (Julian calendar) / August 2
The Holy Prophet Elijah is one of the great prophets of the Old Testament and a fearless witness to the one true God. His commemoration calls Christians to faithfulness, repentance, and attentive prayer before God.
Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon
July 27 on the Julian calendar; August 9 on the civil calendar
Saint Panteleimon is honored in the Orthodox Church as a Great Martyr, physician, and compassionate helper of those who suffer. His commemoration joins a firm confession of Christ with a call to serve the sick, poor, wounded, and forgotten with mercy.
Venerable Alexis the Man of God
17 March (Julian calendar) / 30 March
Venerable Alexis the Man of God is honored in the Orthodox Church as an example of humility, mercy, and wholehearted devotion to God. His feast is kept on 17 March in the Julian calendar, corresponding to 30 March in the civil calendar in 1901–2099.
Saint Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople
January 25 on the Julian calendar
Saint Gregory the Theologian was a great Father and teacher of the Church, remembered for his teaching on the Holy Trinity and for his pastoral service during a time of theological conflict.
Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
November 13 (Julian calendar) / November 26 (civil calendar)
Saint John Chrysostom was a renowned preacher and teacher of the Church, and one of the Three Hierarchs. His feast is kept on November 13 according to the Julian calendar, which is November 26 on the civil calendar in 1901–2099.
Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia
January 1 on the Julian calendar / January 14 on the civil calendar
Saint Basil the Great was a fourth-century bishop, teacher of the Church, and pastor known for his defense of Orthodox faith and care for those in need. His life joins serious learning, prayer, service, and steadfastness in difficult times.
Holy Myrrhbearer and Equal of the Apostles Mary Magdalene
22 July (Julian calendar) / 4 August
Saint Mary Magdalene is honored as a faithful disciple of Christ, a witness of His Crucifixion and burial, and a herald of His Resurrection. The Church calls her a Myrrhbearer and Equal of the Apostles because she brought the apostles the news that she had seen the risen Lord.
The Holy Glorious and All-Praised Chief Apostle Peter
June 29 on the Julian calendar; July 12 on the civil calendar
Saint Peter was a fisherman of Galilee who became one of Christ’s closest disciples and a leading apostle. His life shows how repentance, love for Christ, and faithfulness to a calling can transform human weakness.
The Holy Glorious and All-Praised Leader of the Apostles Paul
29 June (Julian calendar) / 12 July
Saint Paul is one of the foremost proclaimers of the Gospel in the early Church and the author of New Testament epistles. His passage from persecuting Christians to serving Christ speaks of repentance and calling.
Saints Constantine and Helen, Equal to the Apostles
May 21 on the Julian calendar / June 3 on the civil calendar
Saints Constantine and Helen are honored for their service to the Church at a decisive moment in Christian history. Their commemoration gives thanks for the end of persecution, care for the Church’s life, and reverence for the Cross of Christ.
Holy Great Prince Vladimir, Basil in Baptism, Equal of the Apostles
July 15 on the Julian calendar; July 28 on the civil calendar.
Holy Prince Vladimir is honored as Equal of the Apostles and an enlightener of Rus’. His commemoration recalls the reception of Christian faith, personal conversion, and a ruler’s duty of care for those entrusted to him.
Saint Nino (Nina), Equal to the Apostles, Enlightener of Georgia
14 January (Julian calendar) — 27 January
Saint Nino is honored as Equal to the Apostles for her witness to Christ and her role in the Christian enlightenment of Georgia. Her feast is kept on 14 January in the Julian calendar, corresponding to 27 January on the civil calendar in 1901–2099.
Great Martyr George the Victory-Bearer
23 April on the Julian calendar — 6 May on the civil calendar
Saint George the Victory-Bearer is among the most widely venerated martyrs of the Christian East. The Church remembers his steadfast confession of Christ amid persecution and the hope that the witness of martyrs offers to all believers.
Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called
November 30, Julian calendar / December 13, civil calendar
The commemoration of Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called falls on November 30 on the Julian calendar, corresponding to December 13 on the civil calendar in 1901–2099. The Church honors him as the first apostle to follow Christ and as a steadfast preacher of the Gospel.
Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
8 May on the Julian calendar / 21 May on the civil calendar
On 21 May, the Church keeps a special commemoration of the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian connected with his tomb near Ephesus. His principal feast is observed on a different date; this commemoration recalls the yearly pilgrimage to his burial place.
Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark
April 25, Julian calendar / May 8, civil calendar
Saint Mark, also called John Mark, is honored as one of the Seventy Apostles and as the author of the second Gospel. His feast is kept on April 25 in the Julian calendar, which is May 8 on the civil calendar in 1901–2099.
Apostle and Evangelist Luke
18 October (Julian calendar) — 31 October
Saint Luke is counted among the Seventy Apostles, was a companion of Saint Paul, and is revered as the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. His commemoration invites Christians to read Scripture attentively and to receive the Gospel as good news offered to all people.
Great Martyr Barbara and Martyr Juliana of Heliopolis
December 4, Julian calendar · December 17, civil calendar
The commemoration of Great Martyr Barbara and Martyr Juliana is kept on December 4 on the Julian calendar, corresponding to December 17 on the civil calendar in 1901–2099. Their witness joins confession of Christ, courage amid suffering, and trust in God’s mercy.
Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit
17 February (Julian calendar) / 2 March
Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit is honored as a soldier who confessed Christ when commanded to sacrifice to idols. His commemoration also gives special meaning to the first Saturday of Great Lent and the blessing of kolyva.
Venerable Anthony the Great
January 17 (Julian calendar) — January 30
Venerable Anthony the Great was an Egyptian ascetic of the fourth century, remembered in Church tradition as the father of monasticism. His feast points to a life of prayer, humble labor, care for others, and steadfast confession of the Orthodox faith.