St. Porphyrius the Elder of Kafsokalyvia icon (2) Sizes in inches:5 x 7

St. Porphyrius the Elder of Kafsokalyvia icon (2) Sizes in inches:5 x 7Orthodox icon of Saint Porphyrios of Kafsokalybia the Elder (2). Commemorated December 2nd. The life of the Blessed and Grace filled Elder Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia (+1991) Elder Porphyrios was born on the 7th of February 1906, in the village of St. John Karystia, near Aliveri, in the province of Evia. His parents were poor but pious farmers. His father's name was Leonidas Bairaktaris and his mother's was Eleni, the daughter of Antonios Lambrou. At

Reference: Orthodox Antiochian Church

where he stood for another three hours

Terrified by the vision

Orthodox icon of Saint Apostle Simon the Zealot

Commemorated May 28th for the Greek Church and October 2nd for the Slavic

This struggle lasted for many years

flee to Egypt

"I am a sailor from Patinas and I joined a boat coming to this town for business

In some parishes it is customary to bless apples on the feast of St Irene Chrysovalantou

Because of the disturbances caused by Archbishop Theophilus of Alexandria to the monasteries along the Nile

With his few disciples he started the construction of a monastery not too far from his cave

Commemorated August 1