The Lives of the Saints - February 17th

Описание: In this video, I read from the Lives of the Saints as commemorated on February 17, 2026, according to the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) calendar.

Today’s saints and commemorations include:

Great Martyr Theodore the Tyro (the Recruit)

Hieromartyr Hermogenes, Patriarch of Moscow, Wonderworker of All Russia

Venerable Theodore the Silent of the Kiev Caves

Saint Mariamne, sister of the Apostle Philip

Uncovering of the relics of the Martyr Menas of Alexandria

The Weeping “Tikhvin” Icon of the Mother of God on Mount Athos

Saint Joseph of Dionysiou (Mount Athos)

Saint Auxibius, Bishop of Soli, Cyprus

New Martyr Theodore

Saint Theodosius the Bulgarian, with his disciple Romanos

Saint Nicholas Kandaurov

Saint Finan of Lindisfarne

Hieromartyr Theodore of Atchara

Please forgive my reading — I am not a professional narrator. These recordings are offered humbly as part of my own spiritual journey, and shared freely without monetisation for accessibility, reflection, and encouragement in the Orthodox Christian faith.

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

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