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Abba Sisoes shares departing words, a young monk asks about pride, and an old man guards against birds... Desert Fathers are the early Christian hermits whose practice of asceticism in the Egyptian desert, beginning in the 3rd century, formed the basis of Christian monasticism. Following the example of Jesus' life of poverty, service, and self-denial, these early monks devoted themselves to vows of austerity, prayer, and work.

A fictional radio broadcast is picked up by a travelling sojourner.

"The Son of God became man, that we might become god" - St. Athanasius of Alexandria

The Book of Tobit is a book of the Septuagint (Old Testament) for Orthodoxy. It tells the story of two Israelite families, that of the blind Tobit in Nineveh and of the abandoned Sarah in Ecbatana. (This dramatized version is slightly abridged for voice acting)

A fictional radio broadcast is picked up by a travelling sojourner.

Then they sailed to the country of the Gadarenes and when He stepped out on the land, He met a certain man who had demons…

The Archangel Raphael, disguised as a human, accompanies Tobit’s son Tobias on his journey… The Book of Tobit is a book of the Septuagint (Old Testament) for Orthodoxy. It tells the story of two Israelite families, that of the blind Tobit in Nineveh and of the abandoned Sarah in Ecbatana. (This dramatized version is slightly abridged for voice acting)

Abba John captures a panther, Abba Poemen shares how to hold peace and an old man is accused of stealing.

Assorted stories from 5th century Desert Monks

Tobias and Sarah are wedded but Sarah's father worries that his new son in law will be killed by a demon... The Book of Tobit is a book of the Septuagint (Old Testament) for Orthodoxy. It tells the story of two Israelite families, that of the blind T

Elder Cleopa's writings on evil, St. Porphyrios on enemies & a story about St. Paisios A fictional radio broadcast is picked up by a travelling sojourner.

Tobias & Sarah return home while Raphael reveals something to the family... The Book of Tobit is a book of the Septuagint (Old Testament) for Orthodoxy. It tells the story of two Israelite families, that of the blind Tobit in Nineveh and of the abandoned Sarah in Ecbatana. (This dramatized version is slightly abridged for voice acting)

Glory to God & His saints! Assorted stories of Saint Paisios' and the creatures of Earth.

In the mountains of Georgia the Katskhi pillar pierces the sky...

"More honorable than the Cherubim and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim"

Blessed Lent! Call-ins about prayer, good deeds, and Saint Silouan's edifying words.

Glory to God and his saints! These are 3 reported miracles from St Herman, spanning from the 1800s to modern times.

Adam pined on earth, and wept bitterly, and the earth was not pleasing to him. He was heartsick for God, and this was his cry...

A monk is caught by a bandit, St Moses the Black wages war against passions and an Emperor visits a monk...

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

Christ is risen! Call-ins about Holy Week, St Porphyrios, and St. Procopius of Siberia's refusal to work on Pascha.

O Adam, our father, thou dost see the wretchedness of thy sons on earth. Why then art thou silent? And Adam speaks...

Saint Herman, while he lived on earth, was a simple monk who ventured to Alaska in the year 1794.

Our venerable father Isaac of Dalmatia struggles against the Arian heresy and foresees the Emperor's fate... Stories of Saints are dramatized readings from the lives of Orthodox Saints. While some character lines and actions are fictionalized, our goal is to maintain a faithful re-enactment of the overall structure of the stories passed down to us from Church Tradition.

Few moments in history rival the bloodshed and depravity of World War One. If one thing remained constant through the strife of this war however, it would be sheer human tenacity and ability to continue to seek truth and meaning in the face of ruthless opposition.

A call-in about distraction in work, a writing by Elder Ephraim of Arizona and words from Fr. James Bernstein of blessed memory

Few moments in history rival the bloodshed and depravity of World War One. If one thing remained constant through the strife of this war however, it would be sheer human tenacity and ability to continue to seek truth and meaning in the face of ruthless opposition.

In 2007, Father Nectarios notices a scent coming from his icon corner...

A devil attempts to cutoff Abba Macarius' leg, Saint John Colob meets a camel and a woman seeks healing from cancer. __ Desert Fathers are the early Christian hermits whose practice of asceticism in the Egyptian desert, beginning in the 3rd century, formed the basis of Christian monasticism. Following the example of Jesus' life of poverty, service, and self-denial, these early monks devoted themselves to vows of austerity, prayer, and work.

The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, he told him, “Follow me.”

Saint Febronia heeds the monastic call while Emperor Diocletian begins the Great Persecution... --- Stories of Saints are audio-dramatizations from the lives of Saints. While some character lines and scenes are fictionalized, our goal is to maintain a faithful re-enactment of the overall structure of the stories passed down to us from Church Tradition.

Call-ins about loving enemies, the non-Orthodox, and a miracle of Saint Marina of Antioch

The image has invaded our current world and has now become the basis of our world. Written by Metropolitan Saba Esper

Few moments in history rival the bloodshed and depravity of World War One. If one thing remained constant through the strife of this war however, it would be sheer human tenacity and ability to continue to seek truth and meaning in the face of ruthless opposition.

225 AD; a young man joins the roman army and is faced with a choice; bend the knee to pagan gods or uphold Truth. --- Stories of Saints are audio-dramatizations from the lives of Saints. While some character lines and scenes are fictionalized, our goal is to maintain a faithful re-enactment of the overall structure of the stories passed down to us from Church Tradition.

November 1831, Nicholas Motovilov meets with Saint Seraphim and records his conversation....

Exiles of the Cebenna is a historical fiction account of the Decian Persecution.

A manifesto for the despairing children of the eleventh hour.

November 1831, Nicholas Motovilov meets with Saint Seraphim and records his conversation....

Exiles of the Cebenna is an audio-drama series based on the Decian Persecutions.

AD 1468: a baby boy is born on the portico of a Church... --- Stories of Saints are audio-dramatizations from the lives of Saints. While some character lines and scenes are fictionalized, our goal is to maintain a faithful re-enactment of the overall structure of the stories passed down to us from Church Tradition.

November 1831, Nicholas Motovilov meets with Saint Seraphim and records his conversation....

In the early 1900's, a 16 year old Saint Nikephoros begins showing signs of early leprosy. Fearing exile he flees to a colony...

November 1831, Nicholas Motovilov meets with Saint Seraphim and records his conversation....

On a lonesome desert road, a sojourner picks up a radio signal...

Dyrrachi, Greece - A.D. 1896, a baby boy is born...

Adam pined on earth, and wept bitterly, and the earth was not pleasing to him. He was heartsick for God, and this was his cry.

Exiles of the Cebenna is an audio-drama series based on the Decian Persecutions. Originally written by John Mason Neale & published in AD 1860.

7 Saints, 7 Notes.

"Brothers: it is later than you think. Hasten, therefore, to do the work of God." - Blessed Seraphim Rose

A new 4 part mini-series uncovering the life of our venerable father of North America, Saint John Maximovitch of Shanghai and San Francisco.

Born in 1906, Father Ioan Guțu lived a life of quiet humility on the Holy Mountain.

Dive into the history of ancient Christian art & it's relationship to modern day worship.

After being transferred to China, Bishop John shepherds his new flock.

An account of a normal man, much like anyone of us. In 1916, Archbishop Nikon, a member of the Holy Synod, reprinted this writing in his publication "Trinity Pages" with the following comments: "in regard to this narrative, in due time, we had correspondence with its author, who, after ascertaining its validity, testified that his subject, after relating his experience, entered into a monastery. In view of the fact that nothing in his narrative is in contradiction to the stand of the Church on the mystery of death and the life beyond death, we feel it beneficial to reprint this article as a separate publication." [From the inside cover of the issue of Orthodox Life, from which this is taken]

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven."