The Lives of the Saints - April 18th
In this video, I read from the Lives of the Saints as commemorated on April 18, 2026, according to the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) calendar.
Today’s saints and commemorations include:
Venerable John, disciple of Venerable Gregory of Decapolis
Martyr Victor, and his companions, of Nicomedia
Saint Cosmas, Bishop of Chalcedon, and his fellow ascetic, Saint Auxentius
New Martyr John the New of Epirus
Venerable Euthymius, Enlightener of Karelia, Finland, and the Righteous Anthony and Felix
“Maximov” Icon of the Mother of God
Saint Basil Ratishvili of Georgia
Please forgive my reading — I am not a professional narrator. These recordings are shared humbly as part of my own spiritual journey and are offered freely, without monetisation, for accessibility, reflection, and encouragement in the Orthodox Christian faith.
May the prayers of the saints commemorated today be with us all.
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