Saint Apollinaris
Daughter of the consul Anthemius, Apollinaris refused marriage to dedicate herself to God. Under the name Dorotheus and …
Historical figure
Theodosius the Younger
empereur protecteur
7 saints linked
Saint Auxentius (Abbot)
Originally from Syria and a former imperial guard in Constantinople, Auxentius retired to Bithynia to lead a life as a m…
Saint Dalmatius (Dalmat)
A former officer under Emperor Theodosius, Dalmatius became a monk under the guidance of Saint Isaac in Constantinople. …
Saint Flavian of Constantinople
Elected Patriarch of Constantinople in 447, Flavian firmly opposed the simony of the court and the heresy of Eutyches. V…
Saint Pelagia of Antioch (Penitent)
A famous actress of Antioch leading a life of debauchery and luxury, Pelagia converted after hearing a sermon by Bishop …
Seven Blessed Sleeper Brothers
During the persecution of Decius, seven young Christians of Ephesus hid in a cave where they were walled in. They fell i…
Saint Simeon Stylites the Elder
Born in Syria in the 4th century, Simeon left herding to embrace a life of extreme asceticism. He became famous for livi…