Asia Minor

Feast Day/Commemorated: February 7 Saint Parthenios originated from Melitopolis, Asia Minor, where his father served as a deacon. Though he lacked a formal education in reading, the young Parthenios possessed a profound knowledge of the Holy Scriptures...

Feast Day/Commemorated: September 16 The Holy Great Martyr Euphemia, the daughter of Christian aristocrats, suffered for her faith in 304 AD in Chalcedon, during the persecution under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. The Proconsul Priscus issued a decree...

Feast Day/Commemorated: February 17 The Holy Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit was a soldier stationed in Amáseia, Pontus (Asia Minor), during the reign of the Emperor Galerius around 306 AD. Serving under the commander Brincus, Theodore was...

Feast Day/Commemorated: August 19 The Martyr Andrew Stratelates was a highly respected military commander serving under the Roman Emperor Maximian (284-305). He was beloved throughout the Roman army for his exceptional bravery, invincibility, and...

Feast Day/Commemorated: November 1 The Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenary Physicians, Cosmas and Damian, along with their mother, Saint Theodota, were natives of Asia Minor, living in the sixth century. Their pagan father died while they were very...

Feast Day/Commemorated: February 10 Haralambos, an aged priest who was 107 years old, served the Christian community in the city of Magnesia during the reign of Emperor Septimus Severus. Known for his unwavering faith, he courageously preached...