SettingsByzantine saints
Agathius
Saint Agathius (died 303), also known as Achatius or Agathonas or Acacius of Byzantium, was a Cappadocian Greek centurion of the imperial army.
Saint Agathius (died 303), also known as Achatius or Agathonas or Acacius of Byzantium, was a Cappadocian Greek centurion of the imperial army.
Alexander of Constantinople
Saint Alexander of Constantinople (born between 237 and 244 - 337) was bishop of Byzantium and the bishop of Constantinople (the city was renamed during his episcopacy).
Saint Alexander of Constantinople (born between 237 and 244 - 337) was bishop of Byzantium and the bishop of Constantinople (the city was renamed during his episcopacy).
Andrew of Crete (martyr)
Saint Andrew of Crete is a martyr of the Christian Church.
Saint Andrew of Crete is a martyr of the Christian Church.
Arsenius of Corfu
Saint Arsenius of Corfu, also known as Arsenius of Kerkyra, is one of the principal patron saints of Corfu along with Saint Spyridon.
Saint Arsenius of Corfu, also known as Arsenius of Kerkyra, is one of the principal patron saints of Corfu along with Saint Spyridon.
Arthelais
Saint Arthelais (Sant' Artellaide) (544–560) is venerated as a Christian saint.
Saint Arthelais (Sant' Artellaide) (544–560) is venerated as a Christian saint.
Athanasia of Aegina
Saint Athanasia of Aegina (born circa 790 in Aegina - died 14 August 860, Timia, Greece) was a saint who lived in the Byzantine Empire and was for a while adviser to the Empress Theodora II.
Saint Athanasia of Aegina (born circa 790 in Aegina - died 14 August 860, Timia, Greece) was a saint who lived in the Byzantine Empire and was for a while adviser to the Empress Theodora II.
Athanasius the Athonite
Athanasius the Athonite (Αθανάσιος ο Αθωνίτης), also called Athanasios of Trebizond (c.
Athanasius the Athonite (Αθανάσιος ο Αθωνίτης), also called Athanasios of Trebizond (c.
Auxentius of Bithynia
Auxentius of Bithynia was a hermit born circa 400 AD in Syria, and died February 14, 473 on Mount Scopas.
Auxentius of Bithynia was a hermit born circa 400 AD in Syria, and died February 14, 473 on Mount Scopas.
Auxentius of Mopsuestia
Auxentius of Mopsuestia (died 360) was bishop of Mopsuestia, and is a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.
Auxentius of Mopsuestia (died 360) was bishop of Mopsuestia, and is a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.
Basil of Caesarea
Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great, was the Greek bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia, Asia Minor.
Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great, was the Greek bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia, Asia Minor.
Basil the Confessor
Basil the Confessor (died 750) was an Eastern Orthodox saint who lived in the 8th century and was tortured by the Byzantine Emperor Leo III. With his pupil Prokopy, St. Basil the Confessor, who ...
Basil the Confessor (died 750) was an Eastern Orthodox saint who lived in the 8th century and was tortured by the Byzantine Emperor Leo III. With his pupil Prokopy, St. Basil the Confessor, who ...
Caesarius of Nazianzus
Caesarius of Nazianzus (also spelled Cæsarius pronounced "Kesarios"
And Caesarios Gr.
) (c.
Caesarius of Nazianzus (also spelled Cæsarius pronounced "Kesarios"
And Caesarios Gr.
) (c.
Constantina
Constantina, and later known as Saint Constance, was the eldest daughter of Roman emperor Constantine the Great and his second wife Fausta, daughter of Emperor Maximian.
Constantina, and later known as Saint Constance, was the eldest daughter of Roman emperor Constantine the Great and his second wife Fausta, daughter of Emperor Maximian.
Constantine the Great
Constantine the Great, also known as Constantine I or Saint Constantine, was Roman Emperor from 306 to 337.
Constantine the Great, also known as Constantine I or Saint Constantine, was Roman Emperor from 306 to 337.
Constantine XI Palaiologos
Constantine XI Palaiologos, Latinized as Palaeologus (Κωνσταντῖνος ΙΑ' Δραγάσης Παλαιολόγος (Serbian: Константин Палеолог Драгаш), Kōnstantinos XI Dragasēs Palaiologos; 8 February 1404...
Constantine XI Palaiologos, Latinized as Palaeologus (Κωνσταντῖνος ΙΑ' Δραγάσης Παλαιολόγος (Serbian: Константин Палеолог Драгаш), Kōnstantinos XI Dragasēs Palaiologos; 8 February 1404...
Cyriacus the Anchorite
Saint Cyriacus the Anchorite (also known as 'Cyriacus the Hermit') (Greek:, Kyriakos o Anachōritēs) was born in Corinth in the year 448.
Saint Cyriacus the Anchorite (also known as 'Cyriacus the Hermit') (Greek:, Kyriakos o Anachōritēs) was born in Corinth in the year 448.
Dalmatius of Constantinople
Saint Dalmatius (died 440 AD) was a saint venerated in Constantinople.
Saint Dalmatius (died 440 AD) was a saint venerated in Constantinople.
Diadochos of Photiki
Saint Diadochos of Photiki was a fifth century ascetic whose work is included in the Philokalia.
Saint Diadochos of Photiki was a fifth century ascetic whose work is included in the Philokalia.
Emmelia of Caesarea
Saint Emmelia was the wife of Basil the Elder, and the mother of Saint Basil the Great.
Saint Emmelia was the wife of Basil the Elder, and the mother of Saint Basil the Great.
Gavinus
Saint Gavinus (San Gavino) is a Roman Catholic saint who is greatly celebrated in Sardinia, Italy, as one of the Martiri turritani ("Martyrs of Turris"), along with his companions Sain...
Saint Gavinus (San Gavino) is a Roman Catholic saint who is greatly celebrated in Sardinia, Italy, as one of the Martiri turritani ("Martyrs of Turris"), along with his companions Sain...
Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder
Gregory the Elder, or Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder, was the bishop of the see of Nazianzus in Roman province of Cappadocia.
Gregory the Elder, or Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder, was the bishop of the see of Nazianzus in Roman province of Cappadocia.
Gregory Palamas
Gregory Palamas (Γρηγόριος Παλαμάς) (1296–1359) was a monk of Mount Athos in Greece and later the Archbishop of Thessaloniki known as a preeminent theologian of Hesychasm.
Gregory Palamas (Γρηγόριος Παλαμάς) (1296–1359) was a monk of Mount Athos in Greece and later the Archbishop of Thessaloniki known as a preeminent theologian of Hesychasm.
Irene of Athens
Irene Sarantapechaina, known as Irene of Athens or Irene the Athenian was a Byzantine empress regnant from 797 to 802, having previously been empress consort from 775 to 780, and emp...
Irene Sarantapechaina, known as Irene of Athens or Irene the Athenian was a Byzantine empress regnant from 797 to 802, having previously been empress consort from 775 to 780, and emp...
Isaac of Dalmatia
Saint Isaac the Confessor, founder of the Dalmatian Monastery (died May 30, 383) was Christian monk who is honored as a saint and confessor.
Saint Isaac the Confessor, founder of the Dalmatian Monastery (died May 30, 383) was Christian monk who is honored as a saint and confessor.
Joannicius the Great
Venerable Saint Joannicius the Great, in original Greek Ioannikios the Great (Όσιος Ιωαννίκιος ο Μέγας 752, village Marikat, Bithynia - † November 4, 846 in Antidium) - respected Byzantine...
Venerable Saint Joannicius the Great, in original Greek Ioannikios the Great (Όσιος Ιωαννίκιος ο Μέγας 752, village Marikat, Bithynia - † November 4, 846 in Antidium) - respected Byzantine...
John III Doukas Vatatzes
John III Doukas Vatatzes, Latinized as Ducas Vatatzes (Ιωάννης Γ΄ Δούκας Βατάτζης, Iōannēs III Doukas Vatatzēs, c. 1192, Didymoteicho – 3 November 1254, Nymphaion) was Emperor of Nicae...
John III Doukas Vatatzes, Latinized as Ducas Vatatzes (Ιωάννης Γ΄ Δούκας Βατάτζης, Iōannēs III Doukas Vatatzēs, c. 1192, Didymoteicho – 3 November 1254, Nymphaion) was Emperor of Nicae...
John Kukuzelis
Saint John Kukuzelis or Kukuzel was a medieval Orthodox Christian composer, singer and reformer of Orthodox Church music.
Saint John Kukuzelis or Kukuzel was a medieval Orthodox Christian composer, singer and reformer of Orthodox Church music.
John of Damascus
Saint John of Damascus (Arabic: يوحنا الدمشقي Yuḥannā Al Demashqi; Greek: Ἰωάννης ὁ Δαμασκηνός Iōannēs ho Damaskēnos; Latin: Iohannes Damascenus; also known as John Damascene, ...
Saint John of Damascus (Arabic: يوحنا الدمشقي Yuḥannā Al Demashqi; Greek: Ἰωάννης ὁ Δαμασκηνός Iōannēs ho Damaskēnos; Latin: Iohannes Damascenus; also known as John Damascene, ...
John the Warrior
John the Warrior (Ιωάννης ὁ στρατιώτης, Иоанн Воин, Ioann Voin) was a Christian saint and martyr.
John the Warrior (Ιωάννης ὁ στρατιώτης, Иоанн Воин, Ioann Voin) was a Christian saint and martyr.
Leoluca
Saint Leoluca, also Leone Luca, Leo Luke of Corleone, or Luke of Sicily (c.
Saint Leoluca, also Leone Luca, Leo Luke of Corleone, or Luke of Sicily (c.
Luke of Steiris
Luke of Steiris was a Byzantine saint of the tenth century AD who lived in the themes (provinces) of Hellas and Peloponnese in Greece.
Luke of Steiris was a Byzantine saint of the tenth century AD who lived in the themes (provinces) of Hellas and Peloponnese in Greece.
Luke Thaumaturgus
Luke Thaumaturgus (Luke the Younger, Luke of Hellas, Luke the Wonder-worker) (d.
Luke Thaumaturgus (Luke the Younger, Luke of Hellas, Luke the Wonder-worker) (d.
Mark of Ephesus
Mark of Ephesus (Eugenikos – "the courteous", Greek: Μάρκος Ευγενικός), a 15th century Archbishop of Ephesus, is famous for his defense of Eastern Orthodoxy at the Council of Florence (143...
Mark of Ephesus (Eugenikos – "the courteous", Greek: Μάρκος Ευγενικός), a 15th century Archbishop of Ephesus, is famous for his defense of Eastern Orthodoxy at the Council of Florence (143...
Maximos Kausokalybites
Maximos Kausokalybites (Μάξιμος Καυσοκαλυβίτης; died ca.
Maximos Kausokalybites (Μάξιμος Καυσοκαλυβίτης; died ca.
Methodios I of Constantinople
St. Methodios I or Methodius I (Μεθόδιος Α΄), (788/800 – June 14, 847) was Patriarch of Constantinople from March 4, 843 to June 14, 847.
St. Methodios I or Methodius I (Μεθόδιος Α΄), (788/800 – June 14, 847) was Patriarch of Constantinople from March 4, 843 to June 14, 847.
Michael Maleinos
Saint Michael Maleinos (Μιχαήλ Μαλεΐνος, c. 894–963) was a Byzantine monk who commanded great respect among Christians of Asia Minor.
Saint Michael Maleinos (Μιχαήλ Μαλεΐνος, c. 894–963) was a Byzantine monk who commanded great respect among Christians of Asia Minor.
Michael of Synnada
Michael of Synnada was a bishop of Synnada from 784.
Michael of Synnada was a bishop of Synnada from 784.
Nicarete
Saint Nicarete (? 5th century), was a woman of Nicomedia who became a saint as a disciple of St. John Chrysostom.
Saint Nicarete (? 5th century), was a woman of Nicomedia who became a saint as a disciple of St. John Chrysostom.
Nicetas of Chalcedon
Saint Nicetas the Confessor, who is commemorated on 28 May, was a monk, and said to be bishop of Chalcedon.
Saint Nicetas the Confessor, who is commemorated on 28 May, was a monk, and said to be bishop of Chalcedon.
Nicholas Cabasilas
Nicholas Cabasilas (born 1319/1323 in Thessalonica, died after 1391) was a Byzantine mystic and theological writer.
Nicholas Cabasilas (born 1319/1323 in Thessalonica, died after 1391) was a Byzantine mystic and theological writer.
Nikephoros I of Constantinople
St. Nikephoros I or Nicephorus I (Greek: Νικηφόρος Α΄, Nikēphoros I ), (c.
St. Nikephoros I or Nicephorus I (Greek: Νικηφόρος Α΄, Nikēphoros I ), (c.
Nilus of Sinai
Saint Nilus the Elder, of Sinai (also known as Neilos, Nilus of Sinai, Nilus of Ancyra; died c. 430), was one of the many disciples and fervent defenders of St. John Chrysostom.
Saint Nilus the Elder, of Sinai (also known as Neilos, Nilus of Sinai, Nilus of Ancyra; died c. 430), was one of the many disciples and fervent defenders of St. John Chrysostom.
Nilus the Younger
Saint Nilus the Younger,,, was a Monk, Abbot, and founder of Italo-Greek monasticism in southern Italy.
Saint Nilus the Younger,,, was a Monk, Abbot, and founder of Italo-Greek monasticism in southern Italy.
Niphon Kausokalybites
Niphon Kausokalybites (Όσιος Νήφων Καυσοκαλυβίτης, 1316-1411) was a Christian Orthodox Saint and monk.
Niphon Kausokalybites (Όσιος Νήφων Καυσοκαλυβίτης, 1316-1411) was a Christian Orthodox Saint and monk.
Nonna of Nazianzus
Saint Nonna of Nazianzus was the wife of Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder, and the mother of Gregory the Theologian, Caesarius, and Gorgonia.
Saint Nonna of Nazianzus was the wife of Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder, and the mother of Gregory the Theologian, Caesarius, and Gorgonia.
Parascheva of the Balkans
Saint Parascheva of the Balkans (also known as Petka, Petka of Bulgaria, Petca Parasceva, Paraskevi of Serbia, Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, Parascheva of Tirnovo, Parascheva the Serbian, Parascheva of...
Saint Parascheva of the Balkans (also known as Petka, Petka of Bulgaria, Petca Parasceva, Paraskevi of Serbia, Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, Parascheva of Tirnovo, Parascheva the Serbian, Parascheva of...
Patriarch Menas of Constantinople
Menas or Mennas or Minas or Mina, a Christian saint was appointed by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I as Patriarch of Constantinople in the 536 The Pope Agapetus I consecrate...
Menas or Mennas or Minas or Mina, a Christian saint was appointed by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I as Patriarch of Constantinople in the 536 The Pope Agapetus I consecrate...
Patriarch Tarasios of Constantinople
Saint Tarasios was Patriarch of Constantinople from December 25, 784 until his death in 806.
Saint Tarasios was Patriarch of Constantinople from December 25, 784 until his death in 806.
Peter of Sebaste
Peter of Sebaste was a bishop, taking his usual name from the city of his bishopric, Sebaste in Lesser Armenia.
Peter of Sebaste was a bishop, taking his usual name from the city of his bishopric, Sebaste in Lesser Armenia.
Photios I of Constantinople
Photios I, also spelled Photius or Fotios, was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 858 to 867 and from 877 to 886.
Photios I, also spelled Photius or Fotios, was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 858 to 867 and from 877 to 886.
Proclus of Constantinople
Saint Proclus (died July 446 or 447) was an Archbishop of Constantinople.
Saint Proclus (died July 446 or 447) was an Archbishop of Constantinople.
Pulcheria
Aelia Pulcheria (January 19, 398 or 399 – 453) was the daughter of Eastern Roman Emperor Arcadius and Empress Aelia Eudoxia.
Aelia Pulcheria (January 19, 398 or 399 – 453) was the daughter of Eastern Roman Emperor Arcadius and Empress Aelia Eudoxia.
Sabbas the Sanctified
Saint Sabbas the Sanctified, a Cappadocian-Greek monk, priest and saint, lived mainly in Palaestina Prima.
Saint Sabbas the Sanctified, a Cappadocian-Greek monk, priest and saint, lived mainly in Palaestina Prima.
Saint Gorgonia
Saint Gorgonia (Αγία Γοργονία) (died 23 February 375) was the daughter of Saint Gregory the Elder and Saint Nonna.
Saint Gorgonia (Αγία Γοργονία) (died 23 February 375) was the daughter of Saint Gregory the Elder and Saint Nonna.
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas, also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century saint and Greek Bishop of Myra in Lycia.
Saint Nicholas, also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century saint and Greek Bishop of Myra in Lycia.
Saints Cyril and Methodius
Saints Cyril and Methodius were Byzantine Greek brothers born in Thessaloniki in the 9th century.
Saints Cyril and Methodius were Byzantine Greek brothers born in Thessaloniki in the 9th century.
Symeon the New Theologian
Symeon the New Theologian was a Byzantine Christian monk and poet who was the last of three saints canonized by the Eastern Orthodox church and given the title of "Theologian".
Symeon the New Theologian was a Byzantine Christian monk and poet who was the last of three saints canonized by the Eastern Orthodox church and given the title of "Theologian".
Symeon the Studite
Symeon the Studite, also Symeon the Pious or Symeon Eulabes, and sometimes Symeon the Elder, was an influential lay monk of the Monastery of Stoudios in Constantinople during t...
Symeon the Studite, also Symeon the Pious or Symeon Eulabes, and sometimes Symeon the Elder, was an influential lay monk of the Monastery of Stoudios in Constantinople during t...
Theodore of Tarsus
Theodore was the eighth Archbishop of Canterbury, best known for his reform of the English Church and establishment of a school in Canterbury.
Theodore was the eighth Archbishop of Canterbury, best known for his reform of the English Church and establishment of a school in Canterbury.
Theodore the Studite
Theodore the Studite was a Byzantine Greek monk and abbot of the Stoudios monastery in Constantinople.
Theodore the Studite was a Byzantine Greek monk and abbot of the Stoudios monastery in Constantinople.
Theodorus and Theophanes
Saints Theodorus (ca. 775-ca. 842) and Theophanes (ca.
Saints Theodorus (ca. 775-ca. 842) and Theophanes (ca.
Theodosius the Cenobiarch
Theodosius the Cenobiarch was a monk, abbot, and saint who was a founder and organizer of the cenobitic way of monastic life.
Theodosius the Cenobiarch was a monk, abbot, and saint who was a founder and organizer of the cenobitic way of monastic life.
Theophanes the Confessor
Saint Theophanes Confessor (c. 758/760 – March 12, 817/818) was a member of the Byzantine aristocracy, who became a monk and chronicler.
Saint Theophanes Confessor (c. 758/760 – March 12, 817/818) was a member of the Byzantine aristocracy, who became a monk and chronicler.
Three Holy Hierarchs
The Three Holy Hierarchs (Greek: Οι Τρείς Ιεράρχες) of Eastern Christianity refers to Basil the Great (known as Basil of Caesarea), Gregory the Theologian (known as Gregory of Nazianzus) and...
The Three Holy Hierarchs (Greek: Οι Τρείς Ιεράρχες) of Eastern Christianity refers to Basil the Great (known as Basil of Caesarea), Gregory the Theologian (known as Gregory of Nazianzus) and...