In 400 he entered into the discipleship of St. John Chrysostom, going to Rome to defend the much-oppressed saint before Pope Innocent I. Ordained in Rome, John started monasteries in southern ...
When you think of St. John, you likely imagine an island paradise — sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and luxurious relaxation and pampering. But this is a place that’s also rich in natural bounty, ...
Saint Paul was from Thessalonica. He became the secretary of Alexander, Patriarch of Constantinople (see Aug. 30), a deacon, and then the successor of Saint Alexander in about 337. Because of his ...