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Eastern Orthodox saints

  • Theodosius IThe year 347 marked the birth of a boy in Hispania who would one day command the Roman legions. His father, Theodosius the Elder, served as a high-ranking…
  • Augustine of HippoIn 354, Augustine was born in the small North African town of Thagaste. His mother Monica was a devout Christian who prayed constantly for his conversion.
  • Constantine the GreatOn the 27th of February 272, a boy named Constantine was born inside the city of Naissus. This settlement sat within Dardania, part of the province Moesia…
  • Clement of AlexandriaTitus Flavius Clemens, known as Clement of Alexandria, lived from approximately 150 AD to 215 AD. His birthplace remains a subject of historical debate, with…
  • Basil of CaesareaBasil of Caesarea was born around 330 into a wealthy Cappadocian Greek family. His father was Basil the Elder and his mother was Emmelia of Caesarea.
  • Gregory of NyssaGregory of Nyssa was born around 335 in or near the city of Neocaesarea, Pontus. His family belonged to the aristocracy and practiced Christianity openly…
  • Gregory of NazianzusGregory of Nazianzus was born to Greek parents in the family estate of Karbala outside the village of Arianzus, near Nazianzus, in southwest Cappadocia.