God's Wondrous Saints
St. Irene the Great Martyr
This week Fr. Alexander talks about Saint Irene the Great Martyr, who started life locked away in a tower where she learned about Christ from an angel, and ended her life evangelizing countless people through her trials and witness to the Faith. Join us to learn her hymn and know more about this incredible saint, celebrated every year on May 5th.
Friday, May 1, 2026
7 mins
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O glorious Apostles, Prophets and Martyrs, and all Saints, pray for us sinners.
Every other week Fr. Alexander shares with us the story and hymn of a saint or feast day. Join us to celebrate and be inspired by these saints' lives together.
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Fr. Alexander Eliades