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The St. Katherine Foundation is proud to sponsor the "Introduction to Orthodox
Christianity" which is a six DVD set featuring a comprehensive look at all aspects of
Orthodox Christianity and its history. This is an in-depth exploration of the world's oldest
expression of Christianity which features a comprehensive presentation by Fr. Michael K.
Courey, Economos based on t he book "The Orthodox Church" by Bishop Kallistos Ware. It has been
well received nationally with ads in the Orthodox Observer and the National
Herald. This would be a great addition to your library at home or as a gift to a friend or
relative and is available at the St. Katherine Bookstore for $34.95.
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The Life of St. Katherine
St. Katherine was born in Cyprus at the end of the third century. She was the daughter of
King Constant of Cyprus, who ruled under the Emperor Diocletian of Rome, known for his
cruel persecutions of Christians. When Constant was transferred to Alexandria to rule
over Egypt, his brother became administrator of Cyprus. King Constant died soon after his
arrival in Alexandria, and his only daughter, Katherine, was sent to her uncle in Cyprus.
When her uncle learned she had become a Christian, he tried to convert her back to the
pagan religion. Katherine was unyielding in her Christian faith. On the contrary, she
proclaimed the Christian faith with perseverance and determination, which forced her
uncle to take harsh measures against her. Fearing consequences, he put Katherine in
prison in Salamis and later in Paphos. In Salamis today there is a place which is called
the "Prison of St. Katherine." Her uncle, fearing that Emperor Diocletian would put him to
death for protecting finally sent her to Alexandria. The ruler of Alexandria at that time
was Maxentius, the Son of Diocletian, who was as ruthless as his father.
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