St. Katherine the Great Martyr

About this event

Festal Orthros: 8:30 – 9:30 AM

Festal Divine Liturgy: 9:30 – 11:00 AM

The Orthodox Church commemorates St. Katherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria. This feast celebrates the life of St. Katherine, a noble and highly educated young woman who fearlessly defended her Christian faith. Her wisdom and eloquence in debating pagan philosophers led many to Christianity, and her unwavering faith in the face of torture and martyrdom continues to inspire believers.

For more information on this feast, please visit the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's St. Katherine the Great Martyr page .

Apolytikion of Great Martyr Katherine

Plagal of the First Tone

Let us praise the most auspicious bride of Christ, the divine Katherine, protectress of Sinai, our aid and our help. For, she brilliantly silenced the eloquence of the impious by the sword of the spirit, and now, crowned as a martyr, she asks great mercy for all.

Kontakion of Great Martyr Katherine

Second Tone

O friends of martyrs, now divinely raise up a renewed chorus, praising the all-wise Katherine. For, she proclaimed Christ in the arena, trampled on the serpent, and spat upon the knowledge of the orators.