Saints of Central England

The Local Saints of Central Englandhttps://t.co/1Wz2p0n5Wm

Part 1: Betti, Hardulph, Modwenna
Dmitry Lapa

Central England is home to such ancient ecclesiastical centers as Coventry, Derby, Leicester, Lichfield, Repton, Southwell, Stafford and Tamworth. pic.twitter.com/0a9XZhP7eA

— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) August 19, 2021

Holy Oswald, Pray for Us!

Today is the feast of St Oswald, King of Northumbria, who died #OnThisDay in 642. His skull is buried with St Cuthbert in the Feretory of @durhamcathedral.
📷 MS A.IV.35. 12th century manuscript edge-painting of St Oswald.#OTD #medievaltwitter pic.twitter.com/GDktdJKiZm

— Durham Cathedral Library (@BedesBooks) August 5, 2021

Holy Martyr Emilian

The Orthodox Church commemorates Holy Martyr Emilian, who was from the Thracian city of Dorostolum and lived under Emperor Julian the Apostate#orthodox_times https://t.co/xi8yNur17B

— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) July 18, 2021

For the Feast of St. Columba

A’ comharrachadh #Colmcille1500 le pios-ciùil ùr. Delighted to share this new commissioned work commemorating #StColumba on his feast day. Thank you @RIAdawson for inviting us to create new music & @dfatirl for support. Vid features @ellisoconnor1 ❤️https://t.co/E2J9prAISu

— Julie Fowlis (@juliefowlis) June 9, 2021

Tá seo aoibhinn, álainn! 🎶🎻 @juliefowlis @EamonDoorley #Colmcille1500 #Éire #Alba
Caim Chaluim Chille Chaoimh https://t.co/sdQxFIAixm via @YouTube @TG4TV @RTERnaG

— Ailbhe Ó Monacháin (@AilbheOM) June 9, 2021

St. John of Arc

Are you interested in Saint Joan of Arc's influence and legacy?

Watch the recording of our event here: https://t.co/vYMaAU08UG

This presentation was given by IHE Fellow Dr. Nora Heimann and Dr. Jennifer Paxton.

This event was cosponsored by @CatholicHonors pic.twitter.com/5OU6CCG4Kx

— IHE (@HumanEcologyCUA) May 30, 2021

St. Xenia, Pray for Us!

A suggestion to all the single people who want a wife/husband:

Pray to St. Xenia pic.twitter.com/QrRwK3jbeS

— Alyona (@victoravna) May 7, 2021

St. George's Day

HAPPY ST GEORGE’S DAY ONE AND ALL 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

For those celebrating today we’re sending all our love on this gloriously sunny Friday! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/88UaWJk6YA

— The D-Day Darlings (@TheDDayDarlings) April 23, 2021

The Feast of St. Patrick

Friends, though separated by four centuries and though hailing from extremely different cultures, Patrick and Joseph have a great deal, spiritually speaking, in common. Watch to learn more: https://t.co/1nPSws5Nwr

— Bishop Robert Barron (@BishopBarron) March 17, 2021

Say a prayer for Ireland and ask for the grace to be open to whatever mission God might have for you. In this way, you will honor the real St. Patrick. And only then, if you like, raise a glass of Guinness and toast a wonderful saint. https://t.co/AuH5VVRW4N

— Dominicana (@DominicanaDHS) March 17, 2021

Happy Feast of Saint Patrick! ☘️ #catholictwitter #saintpatrick pic.twitter.com/ws64MvAQ6q

— Baritus Catholic (@BaritusCatholic) March 17, 2021

By fixing unevenly on certain aspects of a saint's life, popular devotion can obscure the full breadth of a saint's holiness. This is certainly the case with #StPatrick. His faith and charity merit better attention than what even the best of today's public celebrations give him. pic.twitter.com/YxjgsCeF5g

— Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP (@FrAquinasOP) March 17, 2021

Icon of Sts. Scholastics and Benedict

Happy feast of Saint Scholastica (+543), twin sister of Saint Benedict!

Famous for praying to God that a storm would keep her brother with her so they might talk about heaven together, she is a reminder for us to ask our Lord for help in matters large and small. #PrayForUs pic.twitter.com/9Yf5osuhak

— IHE (@HumanEcologyCUA) February 10, 2021

"Modernity"

See the whole chirp thread...

There’s a lot of things to hate about modernity, but having photographs of the Saints isn’t one of them. pic.twitter.com/73HBUXXkLm

— Paul (@Sad_Swit) January 17, 2021

Holy Cuthbert, Pray for Us!

Saint Cuthbert was born in Britain in 635 & became a monk at the monastery of Melrose. After years of struggle as a priest in the service of his own brethren and of the neglected Christians of isolated villages, he became a solitary on Farne Island in 676.https://t.co/SW2YsyEvMt pic.twitter.com/JfptfZzize

— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) December 8, 2020

After St. Cuthberts death he became one of the most important medieval saints of Northern England, with a pilgrimage centred on his tomb at Durham Cathedral. Cuthbert is regarded as the patron saint of Northern England.https://t.co/SW2YsyW6E1 pic.twitter.com/Bc8fpdJ0Cs

— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) December 8, 2020

St. Andrew's Day

Happy Saint Andrews Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 It’s a big lovely holi(y)day in Scotland. Find out all about it in this lovely interview with medieval historian (and St. Andrews faculty member) Bill Hyland. https://t.co/n1oqov7pZ6

— Joy Clarkson (@joynessthebrave) November 30, 2020

Blessed Miguel Pro, Pray for Us!

"May God have mercy on you! May God bless you! Lord, Thou knowest that I am innocent! With all my heart I forgive my enemies! Viva Cristo Rey!" - Blessed Miguel Pro (+1927)#PrayForUs pic.twitter.com/scTRfCIfEk

— IHE (@HumanEcologyCUA) November 23, 2020

St. Theodore of Canterbury

SAINT THEODORE was the eighth Archbishop of Canterbury (668-690), and one of England's great saints. He was a Greek from Tarsus, the home of the Holy Apostle Paul. https://t.co/C2gD0ozCBB

— Orthodox Reflections (@OrthodoxReflec1) November 19, 2020

Holy Elisabeth, Pray for Us!

On 1 November, this year, we mark the 156th birthday of Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna, our Convent's heavenly patroness.

Read more at: https://t.co/lwT9R7fyYE#StElisabethConvent #minsk #obitelminsk #belarus #orthodox #god #faith #spirituality #stelisabeth #church #praying pic.twitter.com/5vuxD6iYNY

— St Elisabeth Convent. Orthodox Life And Chants (@StElisabethConv) November 1, 2020

Holy Martin of Tours

St. Martin of Tours: the Life Story of One of the Most Well-known Western Saintshttps://t.co/NbgIKUhjPX

John Nichiporuk

St. Martin became one of the most honored saints in the West. Thousands of churches were named in his honor, and he also remains the national patron saint... pic.twitter.com/CLFX25UQPJ

— Orthodox Christianity (@Orthodoxy2019) October 25, 2020

Orthodox Christianity

The Forty Martyrs of England and Wales

Fifty years ago today Pope Saint Paul VI canonized the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. May they pray for the Church in Britain, that in all its undertaking it may be unswervingly faithful to Christ and the Church, and to the enduring legacy of their blood. pic.twitter.com/4gTa2MsJYj

— Fr James Bradley (@FrJamesBradley) October 25, 2020

St. Isaac Jogues

St. Isaac Jogues, one of the North American Martyrs, went through a great ordeal in his missionary ministry, yet returned out of love of Christ. @RossmannSJ reflects on the life of Isaac Jogues and how he might be an inspiration to us when we've been knocked down. pic.twitter.com/aaPeUSIk62

— The Jesuit Post (@TheJesuitPost) October 19, 2020

Holy Edward, Pray for Us!

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— English Spirituality (@EngSpirituality) October 13, 2020

Some Might Interpret This as Advising Absolute Pacifism

But the context is not provided, and he is not present on earth to clarify. It is the case that one cannot wage war on evil directly nor eradicate directly, as one cannot coerce the will. One can only prevent another from committing grave evil or harm. But this charitable reading of the saint's words is probably not what he meant.

"Don't wage war on evil directly, but love Christ and His light, and evil will then retreat." +St. Porphyrios pic.twitter.com/6QNHMsRoh6

— Saint Porphyrios (@saintporphyrios) September 20, 2020