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This calendar follows the Revised Julian Church calendar (New Calendar) of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The 'Lives of the Saints Calendar' is a 365-page calendar. Each day features the life of a saint, an insightful Orthodox teaching from the saints and elders, a comprehensive list of the day's commemorations, Gospel and Epistle readings, fasting guidelines, and references to feasts. The stories include the lives of Greek, Russian, Georgian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, English, Celtic, and American saints – plus many more. The printed book is beautifully produced with a durable cover and spiral binding (5-1/2"x 8-1/2") so that it lays flat on your home altar, desk, or kitchen table. Here’s what readers are saying:
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St. Abercius the Wonderworker, Bishop of Hierapolis and Equal-to-the-ApostlesHe entered a pagan temple at night and over...
10/22/2026

St. Abercius the Wonderworker, Bishop of Hierapolis and Equal-to-the-Apostles

He entered a pagan temple at night and overturned its idols. What happened the next day astonished the entire city.

St. Abercius lived during the second century and served as Bishop of Hierapolis in Phrygia, in what is now Turkey, during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

At that time, the city was largely pagan, and the worship of Apollo was widespread.

According to Church tradition, during a festival honoring Apollo, Abercius received a divine revelation instructing him to destroy the idols in the temple.

That night, he entered the temple and overturned the statues.

When the destruction was discovered, an angry crowd gathered, demanding punishment for the person responsible.

Abercius boldly appeared before them. As the crowd threatened him, three young men afflicted by demons were brought forward.

The saint cast out the demons, and the extraordinary event caused the crowd to abandon its hostility.

According to the traditional account, the inhabitants of Hierapolis embraced Christianity.

St. Abercius became known for his miracles and missionary journeys, earning the title Equal-to-the-Apostles.

After many years of service as bishop, he reposed peacefully in the second century.

Commemorated October 22

St. Hilarion the GreatWhile praying alone in the desert, he heard children crying, women wailing, and lions roaring—but ...
10/21/2026

St. Hilarion the Great

While praying alone in the desert, he heard children crying, women wailing, and lions roaring—but no one was there.

St. Hilarion was born in the year 291 near Gaza in Palestine to pagan parents. As a young man, he traveled to Alexandria for his education, where he encountered Christianity and was baptized.

After hearing about St. Anthony the Great, Hilarion visited him in the Egyptian desert and became inspired by his monastic life.

When Hilarion returned home, he discovered that his parents had died. He distributed his inheritance to the poor and withdrew into the wilderness near Maiuma.

There he lived in extreme simplicity, enduring hunger, isolation, and terrifying disturbances. According to Church tradition, demons attempted to frighten him with the sounds of crying children, wailing women, and roaring wild animals.

On another occasion, thieves confronted him in the wilderness, but Hilarion persuaded them to abandon their criminal lives.

As accounts of his healings and miracles spread, people traveled from throughout Palestine to seek his help. Monasteries began to develop under his guidance.

Seeking greater solitude, Hilarion eventually traveled to Cyprus, where he spent his final years.

He reposed around the year 371–372.

Commemorated October 21

St. Artemius the Great Martyr of AntiochHe was one of the Roman Empire's most distinguished military commanders—until he...
10/20/2026

St. Artemius the Great Martyr of Antioch

He was one of the Roman Empire's most distinguished military commanders—until he publicly confronted the emperor for persecuting Christians.

St. Artemius served under Emperor Constantine the Great and his son Constantius II. Recognized for his courage and military service, he was eventually appointed governor of Egypt.

During his service, Artemius helped strengthen Christianity throughout Egypt. He was also entrusted with bringing the relics of the Apostles Andrew and Luke to Constantinople, where they were placed in the Church of the Holy Apostles.

When Emperor Julian the Apostate came to power, he attempted to restore pagan worship and began persecuting Christians.

While in Antioch, Artemius learned that Julian had ordered the torture of two Christian bishops.

He publicly confronted the emperor and condemned his persecution of Christians.

Julian was furious. He ordered Artemius tortured and imprisoned, demanding that he sacrifice to the pagan gods.

According to Church tradition, Christ appeared to Artemius in prison, surrounded by angels, and encouraged him.

Artemius continued refusing the emperor's demands. After enduring further torture, he was beheaded around the year 363.

His relics were later transferred to Constantinople.

Commemorated October 20

St. Varus (Ouaros) the Martyr of EgyptBy day, he was a military officer. By night, he secretly cared for imprisoned Chri...
10/19/2026

St. Varus (Ouaros) the Martyr of Egypt

By day, he was a military officer. By night, he secretly cared for imprisoned Christians.

St. Varus lived in Egypt during the persecutions of the late third and early fourth centuries. Although he served as a military commander, he was secretly a Christian.

At night, he visited Christians who had been imprisoned for their faith, bringing them food, dressing their wounds, and offering encouragement.

One evening, Varus spent the entire night speaking with seven imprisoned monks who had been severely beaten and deprived of food.

When the monks were brought before the authorities for ex*****on, Varus openly joined them, revealing his Christian faith.

The judge ordered him brutally beaten. Varus died from his injuries, and the seven monks were subsequently beheaded.

St. Varus is remembered as a martyr who willingly joined those he had once secretly helped.

Commemorated October 19

St. Luke the Apostle and EvangelistAccording to Orthodox tradition, St. Luke painted the first icons of the Theotokos—an...
10/18/2026

St. Luke the Apostle and Evangelist

According to Orthodox tradition, St. Luke painted the first icons of the Theotokos—and presented them to her while she was still alive.

Born in Antioch in Syria, Luke was a physician who became one of the earliest followers of Christ.

Church tradition identifies him as one of the Seventy Apostles and one of the two disciples who encountered the risen Christ on the road to Emmaus.

Luke later became a close companion of the Apostle Paul, accompanying him on his missionary journeys and remaining with him during his imprisonment.

He wrote two books of the New Testament: the Gospel according to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

Luke was also traditionally remembered as an iconographer. According to the Church's account, he painted images of the Mother of God holding the Christ Child, which she blessed.

After the martyrdom of Sts. Peter and Paul, Luke continued preaching in Greece and other regions.

According to one ancient tradition, he suffered martyrdom at Thebes, although accounts of his repose differ.

Commemorated October 18

St. Andrew the Monk-Martyr of CreteHe traveled to Constantinople to confront an emperor who was imprisoning Christians f...
10/17/2026

St. Andrew the Monk-Martyr of Crete

He traveled to Constantinople to confront an emperor who was imprisoning Christians for venerating holy icons.

St. Andrew was a monk from the island of Crete who lived during the eighth century, when Emperor Constantine V was persecuting those who defended the veneration of icons.

When Andrew learned that faithful Christians were being imprisoned, he traveled to Constantinople and publicly denounced the emperor for his persecution.

The emperor argued that venerating images made of wood and paint was foolish. Andrew answered that dishonoring an image of Christ was an insult to Christ Himself.

Enraged, the emperor ordered Andrew to be tortured.

According to Church tradition, Andrew was dragged through the streets of Constantinople toward the place of ex*****on. During this ordeal, one of his feet was severed, and he died from his injuries.

St. Andrew suffered martyrdom during the eighth century and was buried in Constantinople.

Commemorated October 17

St. Longinus the Centurion, Martyr at the Cross of ChristThe Roman soldiers sent to execute him had no idea they were st...
10/16/2026

St. Longinus the Centurion, Martyr at the Cross of Christ

The Roman soldiers sent to execute him had no idea they were staying in his home.

St. Longinus was a Roman centurion serving under Pontius Pilate. According to Church tradition, he commanded the soldiers stationed at Golgotha during the Crucifixion of Christ.

After witnessing the earthquake and the extraordinary events surrounding Christ's death, Longinus confessed, “Truly this was the Son of God!”

Tradition also identifies him as the soldier who pierced Christ's side with a spear.

After the Resurrection, Longinus left military service, was baptized, and returned to his native Cappadocia, where he began preaching Christianity.

When Pilate learned of his activities, soldiers were sent to arrest and execute him.

Longinus welcomed the soldiers into his home, offering them hospitality without revealing his identity.

When they explained their mission, he told them that he was the man they were seeking.

The soldiers were reluctant to kill their generous host, but Longinus refused to flee.

He and two fellow Christians were eventually beheaded.

Commemorated October 16

**St. Lucian the Hieromartyr, Presbyter of Antioch**Chained in prison and lying on broken pottery, St. Lucian celebrated...
10/15/2026

**St. Lucian the Hieromartyr, Presbyter of Antioch**

Chained in prison and lying on broken pottery, St. Lucian celebrated the Divine Liturgy using his own chest as the altar.

Born in Samosata, Syria, Lucian was orphaned at the age of twelve. He gave his possessions to the poor and traveled to Edessa, where he studied Scripture and embraced an ascetic life.

He eventually became a priest in Antioch, where he established a school and devoted himself to teaching and studying the Holy Scriptures. He also worked to correct errors that had entered copies of the Greek biblical texts.

During the persecution of Christians, Lucian was arrested and imprisoned in Nicomedia. He endured severe suffering, including torture and deprivation of food.

Near the end of his life, he wished to receive Holy Communion on the Feast of Theophany.

According to Church tradition, Christians secretly brought bread and w**e into the prison. Unable to rise because of his chains, Lucian celebrated the Eucharist upon his own chest, and the imprisoned Christians received Communion.

The following day, he confessed his Christian faith three times before surrendering his soul to God.

St. Lucian was martyred around the year 312.

Commemorated October 15

St. Paraskeva of Epivat (St. Petka)Centuries after her death, the relics of St. Paraskeva traveled through several count...
10/14/2026

St. Paraskeva of Epivat (St. Petka)

Centuries after her death, the relics of St. Paraskeva traveled through several countries before finding their resting place in Romania.

St. Paraskeva was born in the eleventh century in Epivat, near Constantinople, to a devout Christian family.

As a young woman, she gave away her possessions and left home to pursue a life of prayer and asceticism.

She traveled to Constantinople and later to the Holy Land, where she lived for several years in a women's monastery near the Jordan River.

According to Church tradition, an angel appeared to Paraskeva and instructed her to return to her homeland.

She returned to Epivat, where she lived quietly until her repose at approximately twenty-seven years of age.

Years later, her relics were discovered and transferred first to Tarnovo in Bulgaria, then to Belgrade, and eventually to Constantinople.

In 1641, her relics were brought to Iași, Romania, where they remain today in the Metropolitan Cathedral.

Each October, thousands of pilgrims gather in Iași to venerate her relics.

Commemorated October 14

St. Zlata (Chryse) the New Martyr of MeglenaEven when her own family begged her to abandon her Christian faith, St. Zlat...
10/13/2026

St. Zlata (Chryse) the New Martyr of Meglena

Even when her own family begged her to abandon her Christian faith, St. Zlata refused.

Born into a poor Christian family in the village of Slatina in the region of Meglena, Zlata was known for her beauty and devotion to Christ.

One day, a Turkish man abducted her and demanded that she renounce Christianity and marry him.

When Zlata refused, he enlisted others to pressure her. Her parents and sisters were threatened and told that they would suffer unless she agreed.

Her frightened family begged her to comply, but Zlata remained firm in her decision.

For months, she endured imprisonment and terrible torture. According to the account of her martyrdom, her persecutors eventually hanged her from a tree and cut her body into pieces.

St. Zlata was martyred in 1795 and is especially venerated among Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria and Greece.

Commemorated October 13

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