Saints from All Walks of Life: Brief Homilies on the Lives of the Saints

Publication Data: Belmont, MA: Institute for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, 2011
Format: softcover
Number of Pages: xiv + 188
Dimensions (l × w × h): 21.4 cm × 13.9 cm × 1.2 cm
Additional Information: black-and-white illustrations
ISBN: 978‒1‒884729‒96‒6

   
Augoustinos N. Kantiotes
Translated by Father Asterios Gerostergios

“Proof that the Church is eternal and universal, and that those who think that the saints lived only in ‘previous ages’ and only as monastics are incorrect, is found in this book by Metropolitan Augoustinos of Florina. Its title is indicative of its contents: Saints from All Walks of Life. It contains short homilies on the lives of certain saints. Not only did these saints work in a variety of occupations but they lived in different eras. These saints from various occupations are examples for Christians of our times. One’s occupation is not an obstacle to holiness, provided it is neither illegal nor sinful. Whatever decent and useful occupation a Christian has, he can become holy. He must be honest and conscientious in his professional obligations and in his Christian duties.”
—“PREFACE”

CONTENTS

PREFACE
BACK TO PREACHING
1 A JEWELER
2 A TEACHER
3 A GENERAL
4 A GARDENER
5 A JUDGE
6 A TAILOR
7 A CENTURION
8 A COMMANDER AND TEACHER
9 A BUILDER
10 AN ACTOR
11 MERCHANTS
12 A TEXTILE WORKER
13 A CABINETMAKER
14 A PHYSICIAN
15 A GOVERNOR
16 A NURSE OF LEPERS
17 A GROOM
18 A FURRIER
19 A BOATMAN
20 A BARBER
21 A BIRD-BREEDER
22 SHIPS’ CAPTAINS
23 A VINICULTURIST
24 A MAILMAN
25 A PAINTER
26 SOLDIERS
27 A DOCTOR
28 A BAKER
29 A MASON
30 A TAILOR
31 A SHEPHERD
32 A QUARRYMAN
33 A PORTER
34 A SOLDIER
35 A DOCTOR
36 ROYAL SAINTS
37 A SHOPKEEPER
38 AMBASSADORS
39 A COFFEE-SHOP KEEPER
40 A HOSTELER
41 A CHAMBERLAIN
42 A PRIVATE EMPLOYEE
43 A CAMELEER
44 A SCHOLAR
45 FARMERS
46 A SAILOR
47 STONEMASONS