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Saint Ignatius of Antioch - Bishop, Martyr, and Church Father

Saint Ignatius of Antioch, a disciple of the Apostle John the Theologian, was bishop of Antioch, Syria. He was martyred by Emperor Trajan in the early second century after publicly confronting him for worshipping false gods, being devoured by lions in the Colosseum of Rome. Tradition holds that Saint Ignatius was one of the children whom Christ Himself blessed as recorded in the synoptic gospels. Thus, he is also commemorated as Theophoros , Greek for "God-Bearer". Saint Igna

Feb 5

Donations Needed for Urgent Church Repairs

Our parish is experiencing an unexpected financial hardship due to urgent repairs needed for our church, estimated to be thousands of dollars. In your generosity, please consider donating to help us cover this heavy and unexpected expense at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z2SZ/home under the category "General Fund for Parish Needs." Your generosity is much appreciated, and we will require your assistance to help us weather this hardship. Thank you and may God bless you. ☦️

Jan 19

Bishop's Appeal 2026

Please consider contributing to the Bishop's Appeal for our Eparchy, indicating that Saint Basil's is your home parish at checkout. https://ephx.org/appeal Thank you for your generosity and God bless you!

Jan 16

Saint Isaac the Syrian writing in prayer.

Saint Isaac the Syrian, Bishop of Nineveh, on Prayer

Saint Isaac the Syrian, also known as Saint Isaac of Nineveh, is quoted as saying the following on prayer: "Every good care of the intellect directed toward God and every meditation upon spiritual things is delimited by prayer, is called by the name of prayer and under its name is comprehended; whether you speak of various readings, or the cries of a mouth glorifying God, or sorrowing reflection on the Lord, or making bows with the body, or the alleluias of psalmody, or all t

Jan 15