Byzantine Saints: Martyr Longinus the Centurion, who stood at the Cross of the Lord (16 October)

About this sermon

Discover the incredible story of Saint Longinus the Centurion, the Roman soldier who stood at the foot of the Cross during the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Witness how his faith journey began when he declared, “Truly this was the Son of God.” According to Church Tradition, Saint Longinus was the soldier who pierced the side of Christ with a spear — and was miraculously healed of an eye affliction when blood and water flowed from the wound. After the Resurrection of Christ, Longinus and two fellow soldiers refused to accept the bribes offered by the Jewish leaders and boldly proclaimed the truth of Christ’s Resurrection. They left military service, were baptized by the Apostles, and became missionaries in Cappadocia, spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. When orders came from Pontius Pilate to have him executed, Saint Longinus willingly gave himself up, accepting martyrdom with courage and faith. His relics became a source of healing and grace — including the miraculous restoration of sight to a blind widow who found his head by divine guidance. Join us in honoring Saint Longinus the Martyr — a true witness to the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ. 🙏 His feast day is celebrated on October 16th in the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. 🕊️ May his faith and courage inspire us to confess Christ boldly in our own lives. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 The Centurion at the Cross 01:00 The Conversion of Longinus 02:00 The Resurrection and Mission 03:00 Martyrdom in Cappadocia 03:50 The Miracle of the Blind Widow 04:20 Legacy and Feast Day https://www.oca.org/saints/lives #SaintLonginus #LonginusTheCenturion #ChristianMartyr #LivesOfTheSaints #FeastDay #October16 #CatholicSaints #OrthodoxSaints #Crucifixion #Resurrection #FaithInChrist #Martyrdom #GospelWitness #SpearOfDestiny #HolyMartyrs #ChristianFaith #ChurchTradition #BibleHistory #SaintStory 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

Topics

• Suffering & Trials
• Jesus Christ