01 / BEGIN
A word for your day.
A daily saying from the saints, with their icon and a moment to reflect. Save the words that stay with you. Share them with someone who needs them.
DAILY SAYINGS & SAVED FAVORITESAN ORTHODOX COMPANION FOR EVERY DAY
Ancient wisdom.
A daily presence.
Meet the saints. Carry their words with you.
Find a moment of stillness in the everyday.
Axios! Orthodox Saints, for iOS & Android.
Open today’s sayingA look inside Axios!
A LITTLE WISDOM, EVERY DAY
Today
SAYING OF THE DAY
“Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved.”
FROM THE LIVES
St. Mary MagdaleneA life of faithful loveThe rhythm of the Church year
INTERACTIVE PREVIEW · TAP THE TABS
LIVES THAT INSPIRE. WORDS THAT STAY.A moment of faith, always within reach.
FAITH, WOVEN INTO THE EVERYDAY
A daily rhythm,
rooted in tradition.
Open a saying with your morning coffee. Get to know a saint. Remember a feast. Small moments that bring the richness of the Orthodox faith a little closer.
02 / DISCOVER
Know the person.
Not just the words.
Explore the Lives, prayers, and teachings of saints across the centuries. From the Apostles and Church Fathers to saints closer to our own time.
LIVES, PRAYERS & HOLY ICONS03 / REMEMBER
Live the Church year.
Keep feast days, fasting seasons, and commemorations close. Follow the New or Old Calendar, with reminders to help you prepare.
FEASTS, FASTS & COMMEMORATIONSA LIVING TRADITION
Meet the lives
behind the wisdom.
Courage. Humility. A love that gives everything. Get to know the people whose lives still light the way.
Choose an icon to meet a saint
St. Seraphim of Sarov
A life of prayer and peace
Commemorated January 2
A hermit of the Russian forest who became a spiritual father to countless visitors. St. Seraphim’s life of prayer, forgiveness, and joyful welcome continues to speak to those seeking peace.
Read the full Life“Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved.”
ST. SERAPHIM OF SAROVSEVEN THEMES. YOUR OWN QUIET CORNER.
A quiet space.
Made yours.
The warmth of Gilded. The stillness of Mount Athos. The joy of Pascha. Find a palette that feels like home, in light or dark.
Try a theme. This preview uses the app’s own colors.
Axios!Gilded · Light
A WORD TO CARRY WITH YOU
“Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved.”
St. Seraphim of Sarov
Parchment, candlelight, and gold.
There’s always a little more to discover.
Explore holy iconography, test your knowledge with Orthodoxy Trivia, and meet a kindred saint with Find Your Saint.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
A little
guidance.
New to Axios! or new to Orthodoxy?
You’re welcome here.
Is Axios! available for my phone?
Yes. Axios! is on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, and on Google Play for Android. Some features, including widget sizes and system shortcuts, vary by platform.
What can I do here on the website?
Each day’s saying, the saints commemorated today, the next feast, and the Life, sayings and prayers of every saint in Axios! are here on orthodoxsaint.com. The app adds Home Screen widgets, the saying each morning, feast reminders, saved sayings on every device, and the whole library with its icons and search, the Church calendar, the holy icons, Orthodoxy Trivia and Find Your Saint.
Do I need to be Orthodox to use it?
Everyone is welcome. Whether you have grown up in the Orthodox Church or are just beginning to explore it, the saints’ lives, prayers, and sayings offer a place to start. Axios! is a companion for learning and reflection alongside the life of the Church.
Does it support the Old Calendar?
Yes. Choose the New Calendar or the Old Calendar, here and in the app. Today, the saints and the feasts follow your choice, with the Julian date shown for the Old Calendar.
Can I save sayings and add a widget?
Yes. Save sayings to return to them, share them with someone you love, and add a Saying of the Day or Saint of the Day widget to your Home Screen. The iOS app also includes Lock Screen widgets. Available widgets and controls depend on your device and app version.
How can I get help or share feedback?
We’d love to hear from you. Email admin@axiosware.com with your device, app version, and a short description of what you need. You can also find support links on the app’s store listing.
AXIOS! ORTHODOX SAINTS
Carry a little light
into your day.
The wisdom of the saints. The beauty of the faith.
A place for both in your everyday life.