St. Paul of the ✝ On January 3, 1694, St. Paul of the Cross was born in Ovada, Republic of Genoa. His childhood and adolescence were spent in a state of heightened innocence and piety. In ecstasy, he was inspired from on high to start a congregation, he beheld the habit which he and his…
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Celtic and old English Saints 14 October 2021
Title of Featured Image Harold Rex Interfectus Est“King Harold is killed”(Bayeux Tapestry) St. Manakus of Holyhead 6th century. Abbot Manakus of Holyhead monastery in Wales appears to have died in Cornwall and to have been associated with Saint Cuby (f.d. November 8). Manaccan Minster near Falmouth is said to have been named in his honour….
Orthodox Saints of today 11-10-21
Holy Apostle Philip, One of the Seven Deacons Holy Apostle Philip of the Seventy, one of the 7 Deacons is not to be confused with Saint Philip one of the Twelve Apostles (November 14). This Philip was born in Palestine, was married and had children. After the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Twelve Apostles…
Why does the Orthodox church celebrate the Celtic Saints.
Because of their understanding that the Celtic Church was inline with Eastern Orthodoxy How Did Orthodoxy Reach Ireland? How did Orthodox Christianity reach this small green island off the coast of Europe’s westernmost continent? Many people are unaware that Christianity in Ireland has an Apostolic basis, thanks to the Apostles James and John, even though…
Celtic and Old English Saints for October
Celtic and Old English Saints for October – their page last updated: 30 November 2020 Saturday 10th October St. Paulinus of York and St. Patrician of Scotland St. Paulinus of York Born c. 584; died at Rochester, England, 644. In 601, Saint Paulinus was sent as a missionary from Rome to England by Pope Saint…