Church Saints

Pictures of St. George usually show him killing a dragon to rescue a beautiful lady. The dragon stands for wickedness. The lady stands for God's holy truth. St. George was a brave martyr who was victorious over the devil.St. George was born in Cappadocia, Libya in a noble Christian family.He was a soldier in the army of the Roman Emperor Diocletian (AD 245-313), and he was one of the Emperor's favorite soldiers.Dioclesian was...Read more

St Mary has a unique importance and role in the line of saints venerated by the Christian churches. She is the one who borne the God when He took flesh. While Mary was betrothed to Joseph, an angel visited her and told her that Holy Spirit would come on her, she would become pregnant and give birth to a child who will be called 'the Son of God'. Though this announcement caused great awe to the young virgin, she submitted herse...Read more

St. Geevarghese Mar Gregorious, popularly known as "Parumala Thirumeni", was a bishop of the Indian Orthodox Church and the first saint from the church to be venerated. He was famous for his saintly life, unfaltering faith, passion for the mission of Christ and compassion for his fellow beings.He was born on 15th June 1848, in a distinguished family called 'Chathuruthi Pallithatta' in the village Mulanthuruthy near Cochin. He...Read more

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 to bring the Church triumphantly from the bonds of foreign oppression. Thirumeni dedicated his entire life to secure the freedom and welfare of the Holy Church. His Grace faced many troubles and obstacles as well as received c...Read more