Lives of the Saints | Holy Trinity Orthodox Church

80 saints

Abraham the PatriarchThe father of faith who obeyed God's call and became the ancestor of God's chosen people
Old TestamentMiddle EastProphet
Daniel the ProphetThe prophet who remained faithful to God in Babylon and received visions of the end times
Old TestamentMiddle EastProphet
Isaiah the ProphetThe great prophet who foretold the coming of the Messiah with unparalleled clarity
Old TestamentMiddle EastProphet
Jeremiah the ProphetThe weeping prophet who proclaimed God's judgment and hope during Judah's darkest hour
Old TestamentMiddle EastProphet
Moses the ProphetThe great prophet who led Israel out of Egypt and received the Law on Mount Sinai
Old TestamentMiddle EastProphet
Saint Alexis the Man of GodThe Roman nobleman who lived as a beggar under his father's staircase, unknown to his family
Early ChurchMiddle EastMonastic
Saint Andrew the First-CalledThe life and ministry of Saint Andrew the Apostle, the First-Called disciple of Christ
ApostolicMiddle EastBishop
Saint Anthony the GreatThe life and spiritual legacy of Saint Anthony the Great, father of monasticism and desert ascetic
Desert FathersEgyptMonastic
Saint Arsenios the GreatThe Roman senator who became a desert father and teacher of emperors
Desert FathersEgyptMonastic
Saint Athanasius the GreatThe life and theological legacy of Saint Athanasius the Great, defender of Orthodox doctrine against Arianism
Early ChurchEgyptBishop
Saint Barbara the Great MartyrThe life and martyrdom of Saint Barbara, virgin martyr and protector of those in danger
Early ChurchMiddle EastMartyr
Saint Bartholomew the ApostleOne of the Twelve Apostles, also known as Nathanael, who preached in India and Armenia
ApostolicMiddle EastMissionary
Saint Basil the GreatThe life and contributions of Saint Basil the Great, Cappadocian Father and defender of Orthodox doctrine
Early ChurchGreeceBishop
Saint Bede the VenerableThe English monk and scholar whose historical and theological works shaped medieval Christianity
MedievalWestern EuropeMonastic
Saint Brigid of KildareThe Irish abbess and wonderworker, second only to Saint Patrick in Irish veneration
MedievalWestern EuropeMonastic
Saint Catherine of AlexandriaThe Great Martyr and scholar who defended Christianity through wisdom and courage
Early ChurchEgyptMartyr
Saint Charalambos the HieromartyrThe life and martyrdom of Saint Charalambos, priest-martyr and protector against plague
Early ChurchGreeceBishop
Saint Columba of IonaThe Irish monk who evangelized Scotland and founded the monastery of Iona
MedievalWestern EuropeMonastic
Saint Constantine the GreatThe first Christian Emperor who legalized Christianity and convened the First Ecumenical Council
Early ChurchGreeceMissionary
Saint Cyril of AlexandriaThe life and Christological contributions of Saint Cyril of Alexandria, defender of Orthodox doctrine at Ephesus
Early ChurchEgyptBishop
Saint Demetrios of ThessalonikiThe life and martyrdom of Saint Demetrios, the Great Martyr and Myrrh-streamer of Thessaloniki
Early ChurchGreeceMartyr
Saint Elijah the ProphetThe life and ministry of Saint Elijah the Prophet, the fiery zealot for God
Old TestamentMiddle EastProphet
Saint Ephrem the SyrianThe great hymnographer and theologian known as the Harp of the Holy Spirit
Early ChurchMiddle EastMonastic
Saint Euphemia the Great MartyrThe martyr whose miraculous intercession confirmed the Orthodox faith at the Fourth Ecumenical Council
Early ChurchGreeceMartyr
Saint George the Great MartyrThe life and martyrdom of Saint George, the Great Martyr and Trophy-bearer
Early ChurchMiddle EastMartyr
Saint Gregory the TheologianThe life and theological contributions of Saint Gregory the Theologian, Cappadocian Father and defender of the Trinity
Early ChurchGreeceBishop
Saint Helen of ConstantinopleMother of Constantine the Great and discoverer of the True Cross
Early ChurchGreeceMissionary
Saint Herman of AlaskaThe life and missionary work of Saint Herman of Alaska, apostle to America and patron of the Orthodox Church in America
ModernAmericasMonastic
Saint Ignatius of AntiochThe life and martyrdom of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, apostolic father and defender of Church unity
ApostolicMiddle EastBishop
Saint Innocent of AlaskaThe apostle to America who respected indigenous cultures while sharing the Gospel
ModernAmericasBishop
Saint Irene of ChrysovalantouThe Byzantine nun and abbess known for her visions and miraculous gifts
ByzantineGreeceMonastic
Saint Jacob Netsvetov of AlaskaThe first Native Alaskan Orthodox priest who served the Yup'ik and Athabascan peoples
ModernAmericasBishop
Saint James the Less, ApostleOne of the Twelve Apostles, son of Alphaeus, who served the Church faithfully
ApostolicMiddle EastMissionary
Saint John ChrysostomThe life and teachings of Saint John Chrysostom, the Golden-Mouthed Archbishop of Constantinople
Early ChurchGreeceBishop
Saint John of DamascusThe life and theological legacy of Saint John of Damascus, defender of icons and last of the Greek Fathers
ByzantineMiddle EastMonastic
Saint John the BaptistThe life and mission of Saint John the Baptist, the Forerunner of Christ and greatest of the prophets
ApostolicMiddle EastMartyr
Saint John the MercifulA wealthy patriarch who gave everything to the poor, showing that true wealth is in generosity
ByzantineEgyptBishop
Saint Jude (Thaddeus) the ApostleOne of the Twelve Apostles, author of the Epistle of Jude, patron of hopeless causes
ApostolicMiddle EastMissionary
Saint Juvenaly of Alaska, Protomartyr of AmericaThe first Orthodox Christian martyr in the Americas, killed while evangelizing Alaska in 1796
ModernAmericasMonastic
Saint Luke of SimferopolA surgeon-bishop who served both body and soul under Soviet persecution
ModernRussiaBishop
Saint Macarius the GreatThe Desert Father who became a spiritual guide and wonderworker in the Egyptian desert
Desert FathersEgyptMonastic
Saint Maria of ParisA modern martyr who chose love over safety, sheltering Jews in Nazi-occupied France
ModernWestern EuropeMonastic
Saint Marina the Great MartyrThe life and martyrdom of Saint Marina, virgin martyr and vanquisher of demons
Early ChurchMiddle EastMartyr
Saint Martin of ToursThe soldier who chose compassion over conflict, teaching us to serve others before ourselves
Early ChurchWestern EuropeBishop
Saint Mary of EgyptThe life and repentance of Saint Mary of Egypt, the great desert mother and model of repentance
Desert FathersEgyptMonastic
Saint Matthias the ApostleThe apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot, completing the Twelve and witnessing to Christ's resurrection
ApostolicMiddle EastMartyr
Saint Maximus the ConfessorThe life and theological contributions of Saint Maximus the Confessor, defender of Orthodox doctrine and mystic
ByzantineGreeceMonastic
Saint Melania the YoungerThe Roman noblewoman who gave away her vast fortune to live in poverty and establish monasteries
Early ChurchMiddle EastMonastic
Saint Moses the BlackFrom violent criminal to peaceful monk, showing that no one is beyond redemption
Desert FathersEgyptMonastic
Saint Nectarios of AeginaThe modern miracle-working saint known for his humility and healing ministry
ModernGreeceBishop
Saint Nicholas of MyraThe life and miracles of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Wonder-worker and beloved saint
Early ChurchGreeceBishop
Saint Nina Equal-to-the-ApostlesThe enlightener of Georgia who brought Christianity to an entire nation in the 4th century
Early ChurchRussiaMissionary
Saint Olga of KievThe first Christian ruler of Kievan Rus who prepared the way for her grandson Saint Vladimir
MedievalRussiaMissionary
Saint Paisios the AthoniteThe life and spiritual wisdom of Saint Paisios the Athonite, modern elder and spiritual father
ModernGreeceMonastic
Saint Paisios VelichkovskyThe monk who renewed spiritual life through humility, prayer, and authentic community
ModernRussiaMonastic
Saint Panteleimon the HealerThe life and martyrdom of Saint Panteleimon, the Great Martyr and unmercenary physician
Early ChurchGreeceMartyr
Saint Paraskevi of RomeThe life and martyrdom of Saint Paraskevi, virgin martyr and healer of the blind
Early ChurchGreeceMartyr
Saint Patrick of IrelandThe enlightener of Ireland who brought Christianity to the Irish people in the 5th century
Early ChurchWestern EuropeBishop
Saint Paul the ApostleThe life and ministry of Saint Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles and teacher of the Church
ApostolicMiddle EastBishop
Saint Peter of DamascusThe Syrian bishop and ascetical writer whose works on spiritual warfare remain influential
MedievalMiddle EastBishop
Saint Peter the ApostleThe life and ministry of Saint Peter, the chief of the Apostles and rock of faith
ApostolicMiddle EastBishop
Saint Philip the ApostleOne of the Twelve Apostles who brought Nathanael to Christ and preached the Gospel
ApostolicMiddle EastMissionary
Saint Philothei of AthensThe 16th century Athenian noblewoman who founded convents and was martyred for ransoming Christian slaves
MedievalGreeceMonastic
Saint Photini the Samaritan WomanThe Samaritan woman at the well who became equal-to-the-apostles and a great martyr
ApostolicMiddle EastMartyr
Saint Photios the GreatThe brilliant Patriarch of Constantinople who defended Orthodox theology and missionary work
ByzantineGreeceBishop
Saint Polycarp of SmyrnaThe life and martyrdom of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, apostolic father and disciple of Saint John
ApostolicGreeceBishop
Saint Porphyrios of KavsokalyviaA modern elder who taught that love, not judgment, is the path to God
ModernGreeceMonastic
Saint Raphael of BrooklynThe first Orthodox bishop consecrated in America and apostle to the Arab Orthodox diaspora
ModernAmericasBishop
Saint Seraphim of SarovThe life and spiritual teachings of Saint Seraphim of Sarov, the great Russian mystic and elder
ModernRussiaMonastic
Saint Sergius of RadonezhThe life and spiritual legacy of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, builder of Russia and father of Russian monasticism
MedievalRussiaMonastic
Saint Silouan the AthoniteA humble monk whose teaching 'Keep your mind in hell and despair not' speaks to our anxious age
ModernRussiaMonastic
Saint Sophrony of EssexA modern mystic who taught that we must know ourselves to know God
ModernWestern EuropeMonastic
Saint Spyridon of TremithusThe life and miracles of Saint Spyridon, the Wonder-worker and defender of Orthodoxy
Early ChurchGreeceBishop
Saint Symeon the New TheologianThe great mystic and theologian of the 10th century who emphasized personal experience of God
ByzantineGreeceMonastic
Saint Tikhon of MoscowThe Patriarch who served in America and led the Russian Church through persecution
ModernRussiaBishop
Saint Vladimir of KievThe Great Prince who baptized Russia and brought Orthodox Christianity to the Slavic peoples
MedievalRussiaMissionary
Saint Xenia of PetersburgThe life and holy foolishness of Saint Xenia of Petersburg, beloved fool-for-Christ and intercessor
ModernRussiaMonastic
Saints Cosmas and Damian the UnmercenariesTwin brothers who practiced medicine freely in Christ's name and were martyred in the 3rd century
Early ChurchMiddle EastMartyr
Saints Cyril and Methodius, Apostles to the SlavsThe brothers who created the Slavonic alphabet and brought Christianity to the Slavic peoples
ByzantineGreeceBishop
Saints Perpetua and FelicityTwo courageous women martyred together in Carthage in 203 AD, whose witness inspired the early Church
Early ChurchEgyptMartyr