Saint Barbarus

Midfeast of Pentecost; Righteous Job the Long-Suffering; Martyr Barbarus (Fish permitted)

Orthodox Calendar, May 6 Righteous Job The righteous Job, whose name means “persecuted”, God’s faithful servant, was the perfect image of every virtue. The son of Zarah and Bossorha (Job 42), Job was a fifth-generation descendent of Abraham. He was a truthful, righteous, patient and pious man who abstained from every evil thing. Job was…

May 6, 2026basilica.ro

Bishop Veniamin marks 20 years of St. Barbarus Chapel, conveys message of hope for Ploiești Prison inmates

On Tuesday, Bishop Veniamin of Southern Bessarabia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the “St. Barbarus” Chapel of Ploiești Penitentiary, marking 20 years since its consecration. During the service, Bishop Veniamin encouraged the inmates to use their prison time to draw closer to God. “This is a special institution, and it is essential to maintain love,…

Oct 30, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu