Lives of Saints Vol. 15: Holy Martyr Longinus the Centurion

Holy Martyr Longinus the Centurion, he pierced Christ’s side, but later gained God’s forgiveness (October 16)

Also included in this volume: the lives, Troparion and Kontakion of:

• Saint John, Bishop of Colonia, the holy Bishop who hid as a monk to gain humility (December 3)
• Saint Sophia the Righteous, regardless of the belief of many, this woman was able to attain holiness amidst many children (June 4)
• Holy Fool for Christ Prokopy of Ustiug, the former Roman Catholic who became a saint though foolishness (July 8)

Holy Father Patapios of Loutrakion, Greece, the ascetic who cured cancer and other sicknesses and was granted the exceptional gift of his relics remaining incorrupt (December 8)

Virgin Martyr Cecilia & her companions: Valerian, Tiburtius & Maximus, even though she was forced to marry, she preserved her virginity by threatening her pagan husband with punishment by the hand of an Angel (November 22)