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Aaron the Illustrious
Aaron the Illustrious (also known as Aaron of the Nuts) was a Christian monk of Mesopotamia.
Aaron the Illustrious (also known as Aaron of the Nuts) was a Christian monk of Mesopotamia.
Abai (martyr)
Abai was a martyr in Syria.
Abai was a martyr in Syria.
Abd-al-Masih (martyr)
Abd-al-Masih (or Abda) is the name of two Christian martyrs of the middle ages.
Abd-al-Masih (or Abda) is the name of two Christian martyrs of the middle ages.
Abda and Sabas
Abda and Sabas were two martyrs mentioned in the Menologium der Orthodox-Katholischen Kirche des Morgenlandes by Probst Maltzew.
Abda and Sabas were two martyrs mentioned in the Menologium der Orthodox-Katholischen Kirche des Morgenlandes by Probst Maltzew.
Abercius (martyr)
Abercius is a martyr of the Christian church.
Abercius is a martyr of the Christian church.
Abhai (saint)
Abhai is a saint of the Syriac Orthodox Church.
Abhai is a saint of the Syriac Orthodox Church.
Abhai of Hach
Abhai of Hach was an abbot of the monastery of Kartamin in Syria.
Abhai of Hach was an abbot of the monastery of Kartamin in Syria.
Abiatha, Hathes and Mamlacha
Abiatha, Hathes, and Mamlacha were virgins and martyrs of the Bel-Garma province of Syria.
Abiatha, Hathes, and Mamlacha were virgins and martyrs of the Bel-Garma province of Syria.
Abibion
Abibion (fl. 5th century) was one of the founders of Bet-Coryph monastery in Syria, together with Eusebonas.
Abibion (fl. 5th century) was one of the founders of Bet-Coryph monastery in Syria, together with Eusebonas.
Abraham of Arbela
Abraham of Arbela (died c. 348) (also known as Abramius) was a bishop of Arbela in Assyria.
Abraham of Arbela (died c. 348) (also known as Abramius) was a bishop of Arbela in Assyria.
Abraham of Kratia
Abraham of Kratia (c. 474 – c. 558) was a Christian monk from Syria.
Abraham of Kratia (c. 474 – c. 558) was a Christian monk from Syria.
Abraham the Writer
Abraham the Writer is a saint of the Syrian Orthodox Church.
Abraham the Writer is a saint of the Syrian Orthodox Church.
Agabus
Saint Agabus or Saint Agabo was an early follower of Christianity mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as a prophet.
Saint Agabus or Saint Agabo was an early follower of Christianity mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as a prophet.
Alexius of Rome
Saint Alexius or Alexis of Rome or Alexis von Edessa was an Eastern saint whose veneration was later transplanted to Rome, a process facilitated by the fact that, according to the ea...
Saint Alexius or Alexis of Rome or Alexis von Edessa was an Eastern saint whose veneration was later transplanted to Rome, a process facilitated by the fact that, according to the ea...
Ananias of Damascus
Ananias (An-uh-nigh´-us, Greek Ανανίας, an-an-ee´-as, same as Hebrew חנניה, Hananiah, "favoured of the "), was a disciple of Jesus at Damascus mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles in the Bi...
Ananias (An-uh-nigh´-us, Greek Ανανίας, an-an-ee´-as, same as Hebrew חנניה, Hananiah, "favoured of the "), was a disciple of Jesus at Damascus mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles in the Bi...
Aphrahat
Aphrahat was a Syriac-Christian author of the 4th century from the Adiabene region of Northern Mesopotamia, which was within the Persian Empire, who composed a series of twenty-three expositions...
Aphrahat was a Syriac-Christian author of the 4th century from the Adiabene region of Northern Mesopotamia, which was within the Persian Empire, who composed a series of twenty-three expositions...
Apollinaris of Ravenna
Apollinaris of Ravenna (Apollinare) is a Syrian saint, whom the Roman Martyrology describes as "a bishop who, according to tradition, while spreading among the nations the unsearchable riches of...
Apollinaris of Ravenna (Apollinare) is a Syrian saint, whom the Roman Martyrology describes as "a bishop who, according to tradition, while spreading among the nations the unsearchable riches of...
Aristarchus of Thessalonica
Aristarchus or Aristarch, "a Greek Macedonian of Thessalonica", was an early Christian mentioned in a few passages of the New Testament.
Aristarchus or Aristarch, "a Greek Macedonian of Thessalonica", was an early Christian mentioned in a few passages of the New Testament.
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.
Awtel
Saint Awtel, also known as Mar Awtel, Mar Awtilios, Saint Aoutel, Saint Autel is a monk of the 1st centuries of Christianity venerated in the Middle East.
Saint Awtel, also known as Mar Awtel, Mar Awtilios, Saint Aoutel, Saint Autel is a monk of the 1st centuries of Christianity venerated in the Middle East.
Babylas of Antioch
Saint Babylas (died 253) was a patriarch of Antioch (237–253), who died in prison during the Decian persecution.
Saint Babylas (died 253) was a patriarch of Antioch (237–253), who died in prison during the Decian persecution.
Cosmas of Maiuma
Saint Cosmas of Maiuma, also called Cosmas Hagiopolites ("of the Holy City"), Cosmas of Jerusalem, or Cosmas the Melodist, or Cosmas the Poet (d.
Saint Cosmas of Maiuma, also called Cosmas Hagiopolites ("of the Holy City"), Cosmas of Jerusalem, or Cosmas the Melodist, or Cosmas the Poet (d.
Domnina, Berenice, and Prosdoce
Saint Domnina and her daughters Berenice (Bernice, Veronica, Verine, Vernike) and Prosdoce are venerated as Christian martyrs by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches.
Saint Domnina and her daughters Berenice (Bernice, Veronica, Verine, Vernike) and Prosdoce are venerated as Christian martyrs by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches.
Dorotheus of Tyre
Saint Dorotheus bishop of Tyre (ca.
Saint Dorotheus bishop of Tyre (ca.
Eusebius of Samosata
Saint Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata (died c. 379, Dolikha) was a Christian martyr and opponent of Arianism.
Saint Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata (died c. 379, Dolikha) was a Christian martyr and opponent of Arianism.
Eusebonas
Eusebonas (or Eusebonus) (fl. 5th century) was one of the founders of Bet-Coryph monastery in Syria, together with Abibion.
Eusebonas (or Eusebonus) (fl. 5th century) was one of the founders of Bet-Coryph monastery in Syria, together with Abibion.
Eustathius of Antioch
Eustathius of Antioch, sometimes surnamed the Great, was a bishop and patriarch of Antioch in the 4th century.
Eustathius of Antioch, sometimes surnamed the Great, was a bishop and patriarch of Antioch in the 4th century.
Evodius
Saint Evodius (d. ca. 69) is a saint in the Christian Church and one of the first identifiable Christians.
Saint Evodius (d. ca. 69) is a saint in the Christian Church and one of the first identifiable Christians.
Felix of Nola
Saint Felix of Nola was a priest of Nola in Italy, who though once listed in the General Roman Calendar as a martyr, was instead a confessor of the faith.
Saint Felix of Nola was a priest of Nola in Italy, who though once listed in the General Roman Calendar as a martyr, was instead a confessor of the faith.
Flavian II of Antioch
Flavian II of Antioch (died 518), bishop or patriarch of Antioch, was chosen by the Emperor Anastasius I to succeed Palladius, most probably in 498.
Flavian II of Antioch (died 518), bishop or patriarch of Antioch, was chosen by the Emperor Anastasius I to succeed Palladius, most probably in 498.
Galation
Saint Galation or Galaction was supposedly a martyr with his wife Episteme, whom he converted.
Saint Galation or Galaction was supposedly a martyr with his wife Episteme, whom he converted.
Ignatius of Antioch
Ignatius of Antioch was among the Apostolic Fathers, was the third Bishop of Antioch, and was a student of John the Apostle.
Ignatius of Antioch was among the Apostolic Fathers, was the third Bishop of Antioch, and was a student of John the Apostle.
John Moschus
John Moschus (Ιωάννης Μόσχος, c. 550 – 619; name from the, was a Byzantine monk and ascetical writer.
John Moschus (Ιωάννης Μόσχος, c. 550 – 619; name from the, was a Byzantine monk and ascetical writer.
John of Dailam
Saint John of Dailam, was a 7th century East Syrian Christian saint and monk, who founded many monastery in Mesopotamia and Persia.
Saint John of Dailam, was a 7th century East Syrian Christian saint and monk, who founded many monastery in Mesopotamia and Persia.
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, ...
Manahen
Saint Manahen (also Manaen) was a teacher of the Church of Antioch and the foster brother (Gk. syntrophos, Vulg.
Saint Manahen (also Manaen) was a teacher of the Church of Antioch and the foster brother (Gk. syntrophos, Vulg.
Mar Abhai
Abhai (also known as Mar Abhai), from the land of Gargar is a saint of the Syriac Orthodox Church.
Abhai (also known as Mar Abhai), from the land of Gargar is a saint of the Syriac Orthodox Church.
Mar Abraham
Mar Abraham was the last in the long line of Mesopotamin Bishops who governed the Church of Saint Thomas Chrisitans.
Mar Abraham was the last in the long line of Mesopotamin Bishops who governed the Church of Saint Thomas Chrisitans.
Mar Awgin
Mar Awgin (died ca. 379), also known as Awgin of Clysma or Saint Eugenios, founded the first cenobitic monastery of Asia and is regarded as the founder of monasticism in Mesopotamia.
Mar Awgin (died ca. 379), also known as Awgin of Clysma or Saint Eugenios, founded the first cenobitic monastery of Asia and is regarded as the founder of monasticism in Mesopotamia.
Mar Mattai
Mar Mattai sometimes rendered as Saint Matthew (, الشيخ متي), was a monk who is revered as a Christian saint in Syriac Christian churches.
Mar Mattai sometimes rendered as Saint Matthew (, الشيخ متي), was a monk who is revered as a Christian saint in Syriac Christian churches.
Mar Sabor and Mar Proth
Mar Sabor and Mar Proth were two Assyrian Monks who build and ruled many churches in tranvancore and malabar south India.
Mar Sabor and Mar Proth were two Assyrian Monks who build and ruled many churches in tranvancore and malabar south India.
Margaret the Virgin
Margaret the Virgin, also known as Margaret of Antioch, virgin and martyr, is celebrated as a saint by the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches on July 20; and on July 17 in the Orthodox C...
Margaret the Virgin, also known as Margaret of Antioch, virgin and martyr, is celebrated as a saint by the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches on July 20; and on July 17 in the Orthodox C...
Maruthas
Saint Maruthas or Marutha of Martyropolis was a monk who became bishop of Maypherkat in Mesopotamia (Meiafarakin) for a period beganing before 399 and still in office in 410.
Saint Maruthas or Marutha of Martyropolis was a monk who became bishop of Maypherkat in Mesopotamia (Meiafarakin) for a period beganing before 399 and still in office in 410.
Maximilian of Antioch
Maximilian of Antioch was a Christian martyr under Julian the Apostate.
Maximilian of Antioch was a Christian martyr under Julian the Apostate.
Meletius of Antioch
Saint Meletius of Antioch was a Christian bishop, or Patriarch of Antioch, from 360 until his death.
Saint Meletius of Antioch was a Christian bishop, or Patriarch of Antioch, from 360 until his death.
Nine Saints
The Nine Saints were a group of missionaries who were important in the initial growth of Christianity in what is now Ethiopia during the late 5th century.
The Nine Saints were a group of missionaries who were important in the initial growth of Christianity in what is now Ethiopia during the late 5th century.
Palladius of Antioch
Palladius of Antioch, Saint Palladius the Desert Dweller (died 309) is an Orthodox and Catholic saint.
Palladius of Antioch, Saint Palladius the Desert Dweller (died 309) is an Orthodox and Catholic saint.
Philip of Agira
Saint Philip of Agira was an early Christian confessor.
Saint Philip of Agira was an early Christian confessor.
Prochorus (deacon)
Prochorus was one of the Seven Deacons chosen to care for the poor of the Christian community in Jerusalem.
Prochorus was one of the Seven Deacons chosen to care for the poor of the Christian community in Jerusalem.
Raphael of Brooklyn
Saint Raphael of Brooklyn, also known as Father Raphael, was born as Raphael Hawaweeny in Beirut, Lebanon, of Damascene Syrian parents.
Saint Raphael of Brooklyn, also known as Father Raphael, was born as Raphael Hawaweeny in Beirut, Lebanon, of Damascene Syrian parents.
Romanos the Melodist
Saint Romanos the Melodist or the Hymnographer, was one of the greatest of Greek hymnographers, called "the Pindar of rhythmic poetry".
Saint Romanos the Melodist or the Hymnographer, was one of the greatest of Greek hymnographers, called "the Pindar of rhythmic poetry".
Romanus of Caesarea
Saint Romanus of Caesarea (also known as Romanus of Antioch) is venerated as a martyr.
Saint Romanus of Caesarea (also known as Romanus of Antioch) is venerated as a martyr.
Romanus of Samosata
Romanus of Samosata (died 297) was a martyr for Christianity in Syria in 297.
Romanus of Samosata (died 297) was a martyr for Christianity in Syria in 297.
Saint Abel (Syrian)
Abel is a saint of the Syrian Church.
Abel is a saint of the Syrian Church.
Saint Abercius
Saint Abercius is a martyr of the Christian church.
Saint Abercius is a martyr of the Christian church.
Saint Abhai
Abhai was the instructor or teacher of Abhai the general.
Abhai was the instructor or teacher of Abhai the general.
Saint Andrew Stratelates
Saint Andrew Stratelates is a 3rd century Roman soldier who is commemorated with his 2,593 soldiers as martyrs by the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church on 19 August.
Saint Andrew Stratelates is a 3rd century Roman soldier who is commemorated with his 2,593 soldiers as martyrs by the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church on 19 August.
Saint Behnam
Saint Behnam is a saint and martyr revered in Syriac Christian churches.
Saint Behnam is a saint and martyr revered in Syriac Christian churches.
Saint Joseph of Damascus
Saint Joseph of Damascus (May 15, 1793 – July 10, 1860), born Joseph George Haddad Firzli (Arabic,جوزيف جورج حداد الفرزلي), was a Greek Orthodox Christian priest and educator w...
Saint Joseph of Damascus (May 15, 1793 – July 10, 1860), born Joseph George Haddad Firzli (Arabic,جوزيف جورج حداد الفرزلي), was a Greek Orthodox Christian priest and educator w...
Saint Mari
Saint Mari was converted by Saint Addai.
Saint Mari was converted by Saint Addai.
Saint Stephanie
Saints Stephanie and Victor lived in Gamponia in 160, during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
Saints Stephanie and Victor lived in Gamponia in 160, during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
Saints Cosmas and Damian
Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers, physicians, and early Christian martyrs born in Cilicia, part of today's Turkey.
Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers, physicians, and early Christian martyrs born in Cilicia, part of today's Turkey.
Saints Sergius and Bacchus
Saints Sergius and Bacchus, were third century Roman soldiers who are commemorated as martyrs by the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches.
Saints Sergius and Bacchus, were third century Roman soldiers who are commemorated as martyrs by the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches.
Seven Deacons
The Seven Deacons were leaders elected by the Early Christian church to minister to the people of Jerusalem.
The Seven Deacons were leaders elected by the Early Christian church to minister to the people of Jerusalem.
Simeon Stylites
Saint Simeon Stylites or Symeon the Stylite was a Christian ascetic saint who achieved fame because he lived for 37 years on a small platform on top of a pillar near Aleppo in Syria.
Saint Simeon Stylites or Symeon the Stylite was a Christian ascetic saint who achieved fame because he lived for 37 years on a small platform on top of a pillar near Aleppo in Syria.
Simeon Stylites III
Simeon Stylites III was a pillar hermit bearing the same name as Simeon Stylites and Simeon Stylites the Younger.
Simeon Stylites III was a pillar hermit bearing the same name as Simeon Stylites and Simeon Stylites the Younger.
Simeon Stylites the Younger
Saint Simeon Stylites the Younger also known as 'St. Simeon of the Admirable Mountain'
Arabic: مار سمعان العمودي الأصغر mār semʻān l-ʻamūdī l-asghar (521 – May 24, 597) is a saint in th...
Saint Simeon Stylites the Younger also known as 'St. Simeon of the Admirable Mountain'
Arabic: مار سمعان العمودي الأصغر mār semʻān l-ʻamūdī l-asghar (521 – May 24, 597) is a saint in th...
Sophronius
Sophronius (560 in Damascus – March 11, 638 in Jerusalem) (Σωφρόνιος in Greek) was the Patriarch of Jerusalem from 634 until his death, and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and the...
Sophronius (560 in Damascus – March 11, 638 in Jerusalem) (Σωφρόνιος in Greek) was the Patriarch of Jerusalem from 634 until his death, and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and the...
Sophronius of Jerusalem
Sophronius (560 in Damascus – March 11, 638 in Jerusalem) (Σωφρόνιος in Greek) was the Patriarch of Jerusalem from 634 until his death, and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic and the Easter...
Sophronius (560 in Damascus – March 11, 638 in Jerusalem) (Σωφρόνιος in Greek) was the Patriarch of Jerusalem from 634 until his death, and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic and the Easter...
Symphorian and Timotheus
Saints Timotheus (Timothy) and Symphorian (Symphorianus, Symphorien) are venerated together as saints by the Catholic Church and share the same feast day (August 22), though the lives of the two...
Saints Timotheus (Timothy) and Symphorian (Symphorianus, Symphorien) are venerated together as saints by the Catholic Church and share the same feast day (August 22), though the lives of the two...
The Massabki Brothers
The Massabki Brothers are three maronites saints from Damascus.
The Massabki Brothers are three maronites saints from Damascus.