Byzantine Saints: Martyrs Galaction and his wife, Epistemis, at Emesa (5 November)

About this sermon

Discover the powerful story of Saint Galaction and Saint Episteme, a holy couple from the Syrian city of Amasa, commemorated on November 5th. Once a wealthy pagan family longing for a child, their journey transformed into a divine mission of faith, conversion, and ultimate martyrdom for Christ. Born to the noble couple Cleton and Leipa, Galaction grew up in a home transformed by the preaching of a humble beggar monk, Anuus. Guided by the Spirit, Galaction and his bride Episteme renounced worldly life, choosing prayer, purity, and the monastic path on Mount Puon. Their faith shone brightly even amidst brutal persecution — and their crowns of martyrdom testify to their unshakeable devotion to God. This video narrates their inspiring story of conversion, monastic struggle, and holy martyrdom, showing how true love and faith conquer the world. 0:00 – Introduction 0:20 – The Holy Couple: Cleton and Leipa of Amasa 0:36 – The Persecution under Secundus 1:08 – The Beggar Priest Anuus and Leipa’s Conversion 1:49 – The Birth and Baptism of Galaction 2:18 – Galaction’s Youth and Calling to Monastic Life 2:36 – Betrothal to Episteme and Her Conversion 2:56 – Secret Baptisms and Flight to Mount Puon 3:12 – Life of Prayer, Fasting, and Vision of Glory 3:26 – Revelation of Their Coming Martyrdom 3:29 – Arrest by the Soldiers 3:42 – Galaction’s Capture and Episteme’s Resolve 4:00 – The Martyrdom of the Holy Couple 4:11 – Burial by Their Servant Utus and Legacy of Faith 4:24 – Closing Reflection https://www.oca.org/saints/lives #SaintGalaction #SaintEpisteme #ChristianMartyrs #OrthodoxSaints #CatholicSaints #FaithAndCourage #MartyrsForChrist #HolyCouple #SaintsOfNovember5 #ChristianHistory #EarlyChurch #SyrianSaints #InspiringFaith #OrthodoxFaith #HolyMartyrs #ChristianStory #SaintsLives #FaithOverFear #GalactionAndEpisteme #SaintsAndMartyrs 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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• Suffering & Trials
• Marriage