The Lives of the Saints - January 25th

Описание: In this video, I read from the Lives of the Saints as commemorated on Sunday, January 25, 2026, according to the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) Saints Calendar. Today’s readings include:

Sunday of Zacchaeus — recalling the repentant chief tax collector welcomed by Christ.

Synaxis of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia — honoring all Orthodox Christians who suffered for the faith under godless persecution.

Saint Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople — one of the Three Holy Hierarchs and great Fathers of the Church.

Saint Moses, Archbishop of Novgorod — faithful archpastor, builder of churches, and ascetic.

Martyr Felicitas of Rome and her Seven Sons — courageous witnesses of Christ unto death.

Saint Publius the Ascetic of Syria — senator turned monk and monastic founder.

Saint Mares the Singer in Syria — ascetic known for fasting, prayer, and song.

Translation to Moscow of the Icon of the Mother of God “Assuage My Sorrow” — commemorating the miracle-working icon and its healing presence.

Icon of the Mother of God “The Unexpected Joy” — celebrated for its grace-filled intercession.

Saint Vladimir, Metropolitan of Kiev and Gallich — holy hierarch and New Martyr of the Russian Church.

New Martyr Auxentius of Constantinople — steadfast in faith even unto death.

Venerable Anatole I of Optina — Optina elder, ascetic, and spiritual father.

Saint Dositheus of Tbilisi — commemorated among the saints of this day.

Saint Gabriel, Bishop of Imereti — faithful shepherd of the Georgian Church.

Saint Vetranion of Tomis — bishop and confessor of Christ.

Please forgive me for my reading — I am not a professional narrator. This recording is shared humbly as part of my own spiritual journey and is offered freely, without monetisation, for accessibility, quiet reflection, and the spiritual encouragement of all who wish to listen.

May the prayers of the saints commemorated today be with us all.

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