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Several hundred years apart, two courageous women both rose to the honor of Empress and played a leading role in changing the fate of their kingdoms for the better–and both were named Theodora (“Gift of God”).
The Two Empresses Theodora
We love the prayer of St. Brigid (which we recently posted) so much that we started to wonder what other prayers out there were written by Orthodox women! We’re starting a new series, and would love it if you would send us prayers of women throughout the ages - especially Orthodox women. We’d love to share your favorites, perhaps from a meaningful female saint, or translation by a woman of a prayer or psalm you love. Send them to us at axia@axiawomen.org and let us know why it’s meaningful to you.
Deadline is May 30.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
We loved the prayer of St. Brigid so much that we started to wonder what other prayers out there were written by Orthodox women! We’re starting a new series, and would love it if you would send us prayers of women throughout the ages - especially Orthodox women. We’d love to share your favorites, perhaps from a meaningful female saint, or translation by a woman of a prayer or psalm you love.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
To celebrate the feast day of St. Gavrilia today and the anniversary of her falling asleep, we asked pilgrimage co-leader Jennifer Anna Rich to reflect on what she learned from encountering St. Gavrilia’s life during a pilgrimage to venerate her relics on Leros.
Fresh off the boat with holy anticipation, our September pilgrimage breezed across the water to alight on the island of Leros, in search of Saint Gavrilia, the 'Ascetic of Love'.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
We’re nearly halfway through Lent! If you’re looking for a new recipe to mix up your Lenten routines, try this favorite shared by Patricia Bouteneff:
Cashew Stew with Mango and Cilantro
1 tsp coriander seed
1 tsp poppy seed