Saint Stephen the Great
Saint Stephen the Great ruled Moldavia from 1457 to 1504 and is venerated as a defender of Christendom, founder of Putna Monastery, and spiritual son of Saint Daniel the Hermit.
Category Fasts and Feasts
Articles on the Church fasts, feasts, and the order of the liturgical year.
Saints Peter and Paul: The Feast of the Crown
On June 29, the Church honours Saints Peter and Paul, not only for their apostolic labour, but for the crown of martyrdom that sealed their mission.
Why the Church Celebrates the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
In the Church's calendar, only three nativities have received a special commemoration. Why does the Forerunner belong to this rare order — and what does it tell us about holiness.
The Apostles’ Fast: The Fast of Those Who Are Sent
The Apostles’ Fast is not merely an abstinence before a feast, but the fast of those who are sent — a preparation for the apostolic work of the whole Church.