April 11

(Commemoration: April 11/24) Saint Varsonophius, Bishop of Tver and Wonderworker of Kazan, was born around the year 1495 in the city of Serpukhov, into the family of a priest. At baptism, the infant was given the name Ioann (John), although some sources name him Vasiliy (Basil). Gifted with diligence and a quick mind, the boy…

(Commemorated April 11/24) Saint Antipas, a hieromartyr, was a disciple of the holy Apostle John the Theologian and served as bishop of the Church of Pergamum during the reign of Emperor Nero (54–68 A.D.). At that time, by imperial decree, all who refused to offer sacrifices to idols were subjected to execution or exile. It…