Meletius the New, Saint: A Beacon of Monastic Devotion
Born in 1035 in Moutalaske, Cappadocia, Saint Meletius the New led a life steeped in prayer and asceticism. Renouncing worldly ties, he ventured to monasteries from Constantinople to Jerusalem, becoming a beacon of piety. His sanctity, manifested through miracles and profound humility, culminated in a peaceful death in 1105, leaving a timeless legacy of devout […]
Antony of Egypt, Saint
Birthed circa 251 AD and passed in 356 AD, Saint Antony of Egypt is venerated as the Patriarch of Monasticism. His hermetic existence in Egypt’s deserts denoted the genesis of a phenomenon that would substantially mold Christian spirituality and monastic traditions. Antony’s ascetic life and unflinching commitment to spiritual rumination established an exemplary model for […]