Saints of the Orthodox Church
Discover the lives, teachings, and spiritual legacies of the saints who have shaped our Orthodox tradition and continue to inspire our faith journey.
Saints
Learn about the saints and holy figures venerated in the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.
St. Mary Mother of God
The Concept of St. Mary in the Malankara Orthodox Church Among all the saints of the Church, St. Mary occupies a preeminent position. This prominence is the consequence of her...
The Apostles
The word Apostle (apostolos) designates a person with a particular mission. In the very strict biblical meaning it denotes only the twelve Apostles. In the Gospel narratives the Twelve Apostles...
Early Church Fathers
Church Fathers during 4th and 5th Centuries The fourth and fifth centuries may be regarded as the greatest centuries as far as the defense of faith is concerned. There...
St. Baselios Yeldho (Kothamangalam Bava)
St Baselios Yeldho was born in a village called kooded (now known as Karakosh) near Mosul in Iraq where Marth Smooni and her 7 children suffered martyrdom. At a very...
St. Gregorios Of Parumala – Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Gregorios.
Saint Gregorios of Parumala is popularly known as 'Parumala Thirumeni'. Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Gregorios of the Malankara Orthodox Church who passed away on November 2nd 1902, became the first declared...
St. Geevarghese Mar Dionysius Vattasseril
Introduction St. Geevarghese Mar Dionysius Vattasseril, Malankara Metropolitan, was a bright light for the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church that illumined during her dark and tumultuous times and possessed the vision...
Other Saints and Martyrs
Cyril was the nephew of Theophilus of Alexandria, and became the Patriarch of Alexandria in 412 after the death of his uncle. As soon as he became a bishop, Cyril...
Understanding Saints in Orthodoxy
In the Orthodox tradition, saints are not just historical figures but living examples of holiness who continue to intercede for us before God. They serve as models of Christian life and sources of spiritual inspiration.
The veneration of saints is an integral part of Orthodox spirituality, helping us to connect with the great cloud of witnesses who have gone before us in faith.
How We Honor Saints
Prayer & Intercession
Seeking their prayers and intercession
Feast Days
Celebrating their memory on special days
Icons & Images
Using their images for veneration and inspiration