“By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.” (Hebrews 11:4)
In the Syriac Orthodox Church, we often seek the intercession of saints. Have you ever wondered what set these men and women apart that, though they have departed, they continue to speak to God on our behalf?
Together, let us learn about the lives of the beloved saints commemorated in the Syriac Orthodox Church.
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St. Matthew The Apostle
In this episode of “Walking The Way with The Saints,” we focus on St. Matthew The Apostle (1st Century A.D.) one of the 12 apostles and writer of the Gospel of Matthew. We commemorate him on February 24 according to the Syriac Orthodox Liturgical calendar. Deacon Daniel Malyon presents us with his research into the saint’sContinue reading “St. Matthew The Apostle”
Moran Mor Ignatius Elias III
In this episode of “Walking The Way with The Saints”, we focus on St. Elias III (1867-1932 A.D.) the 119th patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church and all the East. the Martyrs. We commemorate him on February 13 according to the Syriac Orthodox Liturgical calendar. Sam Joseph Kaippallil presents us with his research into this greatContinue reading “Moran Mor Ignatius Elias III”
St. Stephen, chief of the deacons and the first martyr
In this episode of “Walking The Way with The Saints”, we focus on St. Stephen (?-35/36 A.D.) the illustrious saint, chief of the Deacons, and first ofthe Martyrs. We commemorate him on January 8 according to the Syriac Orthodox Liturgical calendar. Quroyo deacon Yousif Abdul Wahid presents us with his research into this great saint’s lifeContinue reading “St. Stephen, chief of the deacons and the first martyr”
St. Eugenia of Rome
In this episode of “Walking The Way with The Saints”, we focus on St. Eugenia of Rome (183-258 A.D.) the daughter of Philip and Claudine of Roman origin. We commemorate her on December 24 according to the Syriac Orthodox Liturgical calendar. Sunday School teacher and, HE, Archbishop Nicodemus Daoud Sharaf’s niece, Nancy Baballos presents us withContinue reading “St. Eugenia of Rome”
Sts. Behnam & Sarah
Sts. Behnam and Sarah illustrate how a small seed can turn a whole city along with the king of an empire to Christianity. It’s a great example of what the Lord meant when He said: “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.” John 9:3
St. Thecla The Martyr
In this episode of “Walking The Way with The Saints”, we focus on St. Thecla, , a companion of St. Paul and evangelist of the early church, whom we remember on September 24 according to the Syriac Orthodox Liturgical calendar. Bryant Wong presents us with his research into her life and how her story inspires usContinue reading “St. Thecla The Martyr”
St. Dionysius The Areopagite
In this episode of “Walking The Way with The Saints”, we focus on St. Dionysius the Areopagite, whom we commemorate on November 19 according to the Syriac Orthodox Liturgical calendar. Deacon Daniel Malyon presents us with his research into the life and martyrdom of the saint and how his story inspires us to use our skillsContinue reading “St. Dionysius The Areopagite”
St. Mina the Wonder-Worker
In this episode of “Walking The Way with The Saints”, we focus on St. Mina the Wonder-Worker and Martyr, whom we commemorate on November 11 according to the Syriac Orthodox Liturgical calendar. Daniel Michalski presents us with his research into the life and martyrdom of this beloved saint and how we should desire to live aContinue reading “St. Mina the Wonder-Worker”
Mor Gregorios of Malankara (Parumala Thirumeni)
In this episode of “Walking The Way with The Saints”, we focus on Mor Gregorios Geevarghese (Parumala Thirumeni), whom we commemorate on November 2 according to the Syriac Orthodox Liturgical calendar. Annie Varghese presents us with her research into the life and impact of this beloved saint of Malankara and how he can inspire us toContinue reading “Mor Gregorios of Malankara (Parumala Thirumeni)”
St. Anastasia
In this episode of our volunteer-driven research project “Walking The Way with The Saints”, we focus on St. Anastasia, whom we commemorate on October 29 according to the Syriac Orthodox Liturgical calendar. Gabriella Allaf presents us with her research into the life of the martyr and how her example of humility and steadfast faith can inspire usContinue reading “St. Anastasia”
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