Kalós írthate. is Greek for welcome
Interesting facts of the Saints of the Early Church:
- Born in the tenth century to a wealthy family, Nicholas served as a bishop in the town of Myra. Legend has it that Nicholas heard of a devout man in town who was unable to pay for his three daughters' dowries. Sympathetic to their dire situation, Nicholas under the cover of the night, went to the man's house and threw a bag of gold coins through his window.. It's this habit of secret gift-giving by St. Nicholas that inspired the character Santa Claus.
- A Roman by birth, Anastasia lived her life during Emperor Diocletian's persecutions of Christians. Her ability to heal these poisoned prisoners earned the name Anastasia, the Deliverer from Potions. Anastasia was given an ultimatum, renounce your faith or be tortured to death. She was put to death on the recognized birthday of Jesus, December 25th.
- St. Irene was actually named Penelope at birth. However, was renamed Irene, which comes from the Greek word for "peace." Irene suffered gravely for her faith, earning the name Irene the Great Martyr.
- St. Christopher decided he should serve Christ by helping pilgrims cross a treacherous river. Christ said "I am Christ your King" Christopher is considered the patron saint of travelers.
- St. George was a soldier in the Roman army under Emperor Diocletian. St. George appeared at a town that was sacrificing its children to appease the dragon. George slew the dragon.
- St. Mercurius joined the Roman army, serving under the pagan Emperor Decius
- St. John the Theologian is a central figure in the Church. John helped prepare the Last Supper, sitting next to Jesus. St. John is credited with writing the Book of John and four other books of the New Testament. St. John is often shown carrying his own head.
- St. David of Thessaloníki decided that, to avoid earthly temptation, he would live in the almond tree. After three years, an angel of the Lord came to him and said he could now return to the outside world. Now with a beard and hair down to his waist. David relented and returned to the outside world.
- Michael's name, which comes from the Hebrew for "Who is like God?"