Ghelasie of Râmeț.

In the 14th century, Ghelasie tirelessly defended #Orthodoxy in Transylvania against encroaching heresies. His wisdom and unwavering #Faith kept the flame burning during times of intense religious pressure.

Saint Venerable Iraclie of Basarabia: A humble monk, known for his profound #Prayer and unwavering commitment to serving the sick. He turned a simple hut into a sanctuary of healing and spiritual solace. #Saints

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Old words bloom upon the page,

From Fathers of a distant age.

Not dust and rules, but living bread,

For hungry hearts, for paths ahead.

They whisper calm when worries rise,

Reflected in my children's eyes.

Of humble steps and gentle ways,

Through winding nights and busy days.

Their ancient #tradition, deep and wide,

A steady anchor, where I confide.

It fights the #darkness, calms the mind,

The greatest treasures you can find.

To pass it on, a holy trust,

From souls of fire, now returned to dust.

Their grace poured out, a father's plea,

For faith to shine eternally.

Hieromartyr Antim the Ivirian: A Georgian born slave, he became a famed Romanian bishop and calligrapher. He was martyred for standing against corruption, defending the poor and #Orthodox #Faith.

The most fleeting of instances, rendered eternal. It’s the essence of my craft. Observing, anticipating, and finally, the decisive click. The heart of #streetphotography beats within every frame. My goal? To encapsulate human experience. #visualstorytelling

Priest-Confessor John of Galeş:

Endured brutal communist imprisonment for his unwavering faith, offering solace and spiritual guidance to fellow inmates, embodying Christ's love in the face of persecution. A true shepherd who laid down his life for his flock. #OrthodoxChristian #Saints

A call, not loud, but low,

Beside the #icon's gleam.

A simple path I go,

A waking, holy dream.

To lift a weary hand,

To soothe a furrowed brow.

On ordinary land,

I make a humble vow.

My children watch my steps,

Their #prayer upon their lips.

As gentle mercy creeps,

From finger-#tips.

A burden often pressed,

A weight upon the soul.

But #God provides the rest,

And makes the broken whole.

So serve, my heart, anew,

In #love and quiet deed.

For #Christ, forever true,

Sows #blessing from a seed.

Venerable Confessor Sofronie of Cioara.

A simple monk who ignited a flame of faith in 18th-century Transylvania, defending #Orthodoxy against forced conversions. His courage inspired countless souls to hold fast to their ancestral #Faith.

Martyrs Brâncoveni: Constantin, Stephen, Radu, and Mathew

Refusing to convert to Islam, Constantin Brâncoveanu, Prince of Wallachia, and his four sons, Stephen, Radu, Mathew, were beheaded by the Ottomans in 1714. Their steadfast faith made them eternal witnesses to #OrthodoxChristian #Virtue.

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My child's small hand in mine,

A #burden, yet a sign.

Of futures I must guide,

While shadows deep inside.

Reveal my fallen state,

Before the narrow gate.

I stumble, lose my way,

In trials of the day.

How often I forgive,

The little ways they live.

Their errors quickly flown,

Yet greater are my own.

But from the corner's glow,

Where ancient #Icons show,

A light both soft and deep,

A promise He will keep.

His #Mercy, vast and free,

Poured out upon just me.

More patient than I'll be,

For all #eternity.

It lifts me when I fall,

It answers every call.

The grace that makes me strong,

Where I truly belong.

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Saint Niphon, Patriarch: Foretold the death of Vlad the Impaler, advising him to seek repentance before his demise. #saints #OrthodoxWay

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Martyrs Claudiu, Castor, Sempronian, and Nicostrat.

These skilled sculptors initially crafted pagan idols, but upon witnessing the unwavering faith and miraculous healings performed by the early #Christian martyrs, they converted to #Christianity and met their own martyrdom.

#OrthodoxDad, in quiet hours, the Book is open wide,

Of trumpets blowing and a rising tide.

My children sleeping soundly in their beds,

While ancient visions fill their father's heads.

The stars like figs fall from the sky,

I see the judgment drawing nigh.

My heart constricts, a sudden fear,

For little hands I hold so dear.

But then I see the Lamb, the Throne,

The Church, His Bride, forever known.

A city built of #prayer and light,

Where God Himself dispels the night.

So by their beds, I watch and pray,

Teach them the Faith, come what may.

For He who holds the Alpha, End,

Our only refuge, closest Friend #Revelation.

Martyr Sava of Buzău: Refused to deny Christ when the Gothic authorities sought to identify Christians by placing pagan offerings before them. Sava openly declared himself a Christian and was martyred for his faith. #Saints #OrthodoxChristian

Martyr John the Valah: A young Romanian, captured and enslaved by Turks, refused to convert to Islam and defended his #Christian #Faith, enduring torture and ultimately giving his life for Christ in 1662.

Peter Mogila: As Metropolitan of Kiev, he combatted the Polish Catholic expansion, defended #Orthodoxy, and founded the Kiev-Mohyla Academy, which became a crucial center for Eastern European scholarship and #Education.

Martyr John the New of Suceava: A merchant, he refused to convert to Islam and was tortured and beheaded for his unwavering #Faith. His body was miraculously preserved, a testament to his sanctity. #OrthodoxSaints

Priest-Confessor John of Galeş:

Endured brutal torture and imprisonment for his unwavering faith during the communist regime. He continued to serve communion even in secret, offering solace and hope to those persecuted for their beliefs. #saints #OrthodoxChristian