Claudius, Castor, Sempronian, and Nicostratus were skilled sculptors in Rome during Diocletian's reign. Initially, they crafted pagan idols. However, when commissioned to create a statue of Asclepius, their faith was awakened by witnessing the miracles of the imprisoned Christians. Abandoning their craft, they publicly confessed their belief in Christ. For their faith, they endured torture and were eventually drowned in the river. Their martyrdom stands as a testament to the transformative power of faith and the courage to denounce idolatry. Let us pray to these #Martyrs to inspire us to defend our beliefs. #Saints #OrthodoxChristian #Prayer #Courage #Faith

Venerable Germanus lived in a cave near the Black Sea. Despite battling severe illness, he never ceased praying. One day, local fishermen, caught in a fierce storm, were about to capsize when they cried out to God for help. Suddenly, Germanus appeared to them, calmed the waves, and saved them. He then vanished. The fishermen, amazed, later found him back in his cave, deep in prayer. Let us pray to #Germanus of #Dobrogea, intercede for us before #God, and guide us to weather the storms of life with unwavering #Faith.