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Saint Story
February 12, 2025

Top 10 Most Famous Orthodox Christian Saints

Explore the rich tapestry of Orthodox Christianity through the lives of its most venerated saints. From St. Basil the Great's contributions to theology and monasticism to St. Mary Magdalene's role as the "apostle to the apostles," discover the remarkable individuals whose faith, wisdom, and miracles have left an indelible impact on the Orthodox Christian tradition.

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Samurai
Saint Story
January 25, 2025

Definition of Heaven and Earth

During research for the Lives, Miracles, and Wisdom of the Saints & Fasting Calendar, an intriguing story was uncovered about an old monk who encountered a demanding samurai warrior. The warrior, interrupting the monk's meditation, demanded to learn about heaven and hell. Initially silent, the monk insulted the samurai's appearance and demeanor, inciting the warrior's fury and provoking him to draw his sword. As the sword was about to strike, the monk explained that the samurai's rage represented hell. Astonished by the monk's courage and wisdom, the samurai experienced a surge of admiration and compassion, stopping his sword mid-strike, to which the monk pointed out that this was heaven.

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Experience the richness of Orthodox Christian tradition with our devotional web app. Get a full week free to explore daily readings from the King James Version (KJV), complete with insightful commentary from the Church Fathers, and discover the inspiring lives of the saints. Our app also includes curated morning and evening prayers and a feature for a private journal to record your spiritual reflections. With a clean, easy-to-read design, it's a simple way to deepen your prayer life and connect with the faith. Sign up today and start your free trial.

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