St. Maria of Gatchina
From From the Amvon by Fr. John Whiteford, and Ancient Faith Ministries
March 9, 2026
About this episode
Fr. John shares the story of St. Maria of Gatchina, highlighting her suffering and spiritual influence during the Russian Revolution.
Fr. John relates the story of St. Maria of Gatchina, who suffered greatly and patiently with a long life of terrible illness, and was a spiritual mother to lay people and clergy alike on her path to martyrdom during the Russian Revolution.
People in this episode
Host: Fr. John Whiteford
Topics covered
- saints
- martyrdom
- spirituality
- suffering
- Christian history
Keywords
- St. Maria of Gatchina
- martyrdom
- Russian Revolution
- spiritual mother
- Christianity
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