The Lives of Orthodox Women
"He who follows righteousness and mercy will find life, righteousness, and honor." Proverbs 21:21
The Lives of Orthodox Women
Saint Mary of Egypt
Written by Marina Mikhael ~ The story of Saint Mary of Egypt starts with Father Zossima. Father Zossima was traveling through the woods near the Jordan River when he saw a black shadow and followed it. The shadow began to run and Father Zossima...
Saint Matrona of Chios
Written by Monica Mikhail ~The holy mother Matrona, originally named Mary after the holy Theotokos, was one of seven daughters born to Anna and Leon. They lived holy Christian lives in the northwestern coast of the island of...
Saints Barbara and Julianna
Written by Jennifer Abrahim ~Saint Barbara lived during the end of the third century; a time of turmoil and disease. Her father, Diosocorus, was a wealthy governor who lived in a large and beautiful palace. He was a pagan, like the majority of others during this time,...
Saints Atrasis and Yoana
Written by Marina Tawadrous ~The lives of Saints Atrasis and Youana are very influential. They impacted the lives of many other saints, one of which was Saint Marina the Martyr.
Atrasis was born to the pagan emperor Hadrian. Because he loved her so much, he built a special, small...
Saint Anastasia of Constantinople
Written by Monica Mikhail ~St. Anastasia was born into a noble family in the city of Constantinople. She was known by everyone for her beauty and possession of great moralistic qualities. At this time, Emperor Justin ruled over Constantinople and noticing Anastasia,...
Saints Rhipsimia, Gaïane, and 32 Virgin Martyrs of Rome and Armenia
Written by Monica Mikhail ~During the reign of Diocletian, Saints Rhipsimia and 70 other nuns lived in a convent in Rome that was headed by Mother Gaïane.
There came a time that Emperor Diocletian was looking to take a wife. Once Rhipsimia’s beauty and...
Mother Irini
Written by Stephanie Abrahim ~Mother Irini, Abbess of St. Philopateer Mercurius (Abu-Seifein) Convent in Old Cairo, Egypt, was an admirable woman known as the “Modern Desert Mother” of the 21st Century. Mother Irini is remembered for bringing to light...
Saints Marana and Kyra of Beroea
Written by Monica Mikhail ~Saints Marana and Kyra were Syrian women that came from Beroea, currently known as Aleppo. These two noblewomen of excellent lineage became holy Mothers, being praised by Bishop Cyril Theodoratos for their extreme and committed practice of...
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