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Lives of the Saints
The Beautiful Side of the Picture
Heathen prince Boris I of Bulgaria (r. 852–889) commissioned St Methodius to paint an impressive scene for his palace walls.
by Sabine Baring-Gould 1834-1924
St George, Patron Saint of England
George served in the Roman army and lies buried in Israel, yet he makes an ideal patron for England.
The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus
Maximian and his friends refused to take part in a multi-faith day of prayer for unity.
The Holy Table of St Sophia
According to legend, when the Venetians tried to kidnap it the Holy Table of St Sophia in Constantinople made a dramatic escape.
by Émile Henri Carnoy 1861-1930
Cuthbert and the White Rider
The young Christian from ancient Northumbria was healed of a lame leg in a manner that reminded Bede of the archangel Rafael.
based on an account by St Bede of Jarrow 672-735
The Trials of Alexander Nevsky
Lucy Cazalet gives an overview of the remarkable Russian ruler, who showed the courage of a prince and the humility of a saint.
by Lucy Cazalet 1870-1956