He was the administrator (we would say mayor) of the city of Hermopolis in Egypt. During a persecution, he and many other Christians fled to the mountains, where Sabinas shut himself in a hut and spent his days in fasting and prayer. But a poor man who brought him food (and whom Sabinas had helped in many ways) betrayed him to the authorities for two pieces of gold. Sabinas and six others were arrested, bound and brought before the governor Arian. After harsh torture, Sabinas was drowned in the Nile.

He was born in Rome and became a humble village priest; but when he was attending the election of a new Pope, a white dove was seen to descend on him and he was chosen to be Pope. Though humble and gentle, he was fearless for the faith, gathering the bodies of the martyrs, giving them burial, and building churches and shrines over their relics. According to the Prologue, he baptized the Emperor Philip and his son, also named Philip, as well as the senator Pontius; thus there were Christian emperors before St Constantine the Great. When Decius became Emperor, the persecution of Christians returned with terrible force, and Fabian was beheaded.

He was born in Rome and became a humble village priest; but when he was attending the election of a new Pope, a white dove was seen to descend on him and he was chosen to be Pope. Though humble and gentle, he was fearless for the faith, gathering the bodies of the martyrs, giving them burial, and building churches and shrines over their relics. According to the Prologue, he baptized the Emperor Philip and his son, also named Philip, as well as the senator Pontius; thus there were Christian emperors before St Constantine the Great. When Decius became Emperor, the persecution of Christians returned with terrible force, and Fabian was beheaded.

Rita provides good insights into how we can keep the fast of Great Lent, and encourages us to stay connected to others who can help us be accountable and on the right path.

On the Sunday of the Blind Man, Fr. Andrew marks the 100th anniversary of the Great Arab Revolt and discusses it in terms of spiritual blindness.

Join Andja and Fr. Brendan as they share their experiences with death and discuss what happens to unbaptized babies when they die.

Jesus said "the kingdom of God is taken by force" and sometime it feels like a battle to allow ourselves to love one another as God intended.

In part 2 of his 3 part series, Fr. John explores further the Orthodox worldview that connects all of creation to our relationship with the Creator.

This is part one in a series exploring the connection between abortion and the environment.

The integrated Christian possesses a pro-life view that sees the environment as life giving and worthy of protection and a pro-environment view that sees the womb as an environment and worthy of protection.

Ever tempted by those misbaving in church—you know, the parents? (Of course, kids can be quite the nuisance, too.) Fr. Joseph ventures where angels, at least priests—even parents, fear to tread!

Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez open up for a vulnerable conversation where they share what they're struggling with, how they're doing, and how they're still finding God at work in the midst of a global pandemic.

Fr. Philip LeMasters invites us to experience the deep truth of Holy Week as we abide with Christ in His passion.

We reflect back upon the Psalm “By the Waters of Babylon,” heard by many of us in the past three weeks, as a preparation for Great Lent. Its troublesome final verse is read with the help of other portions of Scripture, St. John Chrysostom, Cassiodorus and others, so that we can understand why the psalm retains a valuable place in our worship together.

"Queen Abigail," from Royal Saints: A coloring book with stories of saintly royalty throughout the history of Christianity (Draw Near Designs). Saints drawn by Marian Adams. Stories & Borders by Abigail Holt. Layout by Caroline Gann.

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter 1, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available from Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Two, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter three, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available from Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Four, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available from Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter five, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available from Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter six, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter seven, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter eight, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Nine, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Ten, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Eleven, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twelve, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Thirteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Fourteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Fifteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Sixteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Seventeen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Eighteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter nineteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twenty, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twenty One, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twenty Two, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twenty Three, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twenty Four and conclusion, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the meaning of Jesus' Parable of the Talents.

Carta: 1Cor 15:1-11, Evangelio Mt 19:16-26 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre ir a la fuente de sabiduría en las Escrituras y enseñar el Evangelio. Sunday August 19, 2018 Letter: 1Cor 15: 1-11, Gospel: Mat 19: 16-26 Father Nicholas preached about going to the source of wisdom in the Scriptures and teaching the Gospel.

Prayer is an exercise in every day and every moment living according to Molly.

Fr. Evan Armatas welcomes Ancient Faith Spiritual Advisor Fr. Nabil Hanna to guest co-host the show as they tackle questions about the Old Testament, Prophets, trans-gender issues, and more.

So, what’s the deal with clerical dress and monastic habits? Do they really matter?

Dr. Albert Rossi has a conversation with Fr. Nikodhim, pastor of St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church in Queens, New York, on the topic of transparency and accountability in the development of trust of others in dangerous situations.

Dr. Rossi explores the difference between abiding and striving in the spiritual life, and the necessity of reliance on God.

Among the greatest struggles in the Christian life are the "little things"—the day-to-day "bad habits" by which we continually fall, and which seem to trap us in our sin. Is there a way out? In this week's episode, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines the Fathers on sin as habits, how these habits enslave us—and most importantly, how we can overcome our shackles and progress toward the Kingdom.