Saint Lazarus the Friend of Christ

Lazarus of Bethany was the brother of Martha and Mary, and a dear friend of our Lord Jesus Christ. When Lazarus fell ill and died, Jesus wept at his tomb, then called him forth from death after four days, prefiguring His own Resurrection.

After the Resurrection of Christ, Lazarus was persecuted by the Jews and set adrift on a boat with his sisters. They landed on Cyprus, where Lazarus became the first bishop of Kition (modern Larnaca). He served the Church there for thirty years until his second death. His relics were later translated to Constantinople.

St. Lazarus is a powerful witness to the resurrection, having experienced death and return to life. He reminds us that Christ has conquered death and that we too shall be raised.

The Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

The Mother of God holds a unique place in Orthodox Christianity. She is the highest of all God's creatures, the one who bore the incarnate Word in her womb. Orthodox Christians venerate her as the supreme example of faith and obedience to God.

Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker

Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, St. Nicholas is one of the most beloved saints in both East and West. Known for his generosity to the poor, his defense of the faith at the Council of Nicaea, and countless miracles, he is the patron saint of children, sailors, and many others.

Saint Herman of Alaska

The first Orthodox saint glorified in America, St. Herman came to Alaska in 1794 as a missionary. He spent decades serving the native Aleut people, teaching them the faith and defending them against exploitation. He is known for his humility, prayer, and many miracles.

Saint John Chrysostom

Archbishop of Constantinople and one of the greatest preachers in Church history (his name means "golden-mouthed"), St. John's liturgy is celebrated in Orthodox churches worldwide. His homilies on Scripture remain treasures of Orthodox spirituality.