Byzantine Saints: Venerable Kyriakos the Anchorite (29 September)

About this sermon

Venerable Kirakos the Anchorite (also known as St. Kyriakos) is commemorated on September 29th. Born in Corinth, he was guided from an early age into a life of holiness. Leaving home at just 18 after hearing the Gospel call to “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me,” he journeyed to Jerusalem and dedicated his life to prayer, fasting, and service to Christ. He lived in obedience under great saints such as St. Euthymios the Great and St. Gerasimos of the Jordan, before becoming a hermit in the wilderness. Known for his strict ascetic life, healing miracles, and defense of the Orthodox faith against heresy, St. Kirakos lived to the age of 109 years. His holiness drew many seeking healing, guidance, and deliverance. Even in his final years, he was protected by a lion and blessed his fellow brethren before peacefully falling asleep in the Lord. This video tells the life, struggles, and miracles of Venerable Kirakos the Anchorite, a true model of holiness and perseverance in Christ. 0:00 – Introduction 0:21 – Birth in Corinth & early calling 1:00 – Journey to Jerusalem 1:45 – Monastic training under St. Gerasimos 2:40 – Life of silence and asceticism 3:35 – Ordination and service at monasteries 4:40 – Miracles of healing and spiritual battles 5:50 – Prophecies and defense against heresies 6:30 – Final years, lion companion, and blessed repose https://www.oca.org/saints/lives #OrthodoxSaints #SaintKirakos #LivesOfTheSaints #OrthodoxChristianity #SaintStories #Anchorite #DesertFathers #HolyElders #OrthodoxFaith #ChristianHistory 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴