On August 21, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Thaddeus the Apostle and the martyr Vassa with her three sons.
Key facts
- •The Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Thaddeus on August 21.
- •The feast also honors the martyr Vassa and her sons Theognius, Agapius, and Pist.
- •Saint Thaddeus was a native of Edessa, Syria.
- •Thaddeus was baptized in the Jordan River after hearing John the Baptist.
The Orthodox Church observes the feast day of Saint Thaddeus the Apostle on August 21. The day also commemorates the martyr Vassa and her three sons, Theognius, Agapius, and Pist.
Life of Saint Thaddeus
Saint Thaddeus was born in the Syrian city of Edessa. After traveling to Jerusalem, he heard the sermons of Saint John the Baptist, converted to the Christian faith, and was baptized in the Jordan River. He later met Jesus Christ and became his devoted disciple.
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