Marina Robb
@marinarobb.bsky.social
Orthodox Christian ☦, theologian, philosopher, art historian, teacher 🎓, UK
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Incredibly sad news. I’m so sorry for your loss. Dawn was the best RE geek I knew—curious, thoughtful, and full of questions. The last time we spoke, she got top tips about Greek Easter in Rhodes -sadly not to be. I’ve been thinking of her often. Wishing you and all who loved her strength and peace.
April 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Incredibly sad news. I’m so sorry for your loss. Dawn was the best RE geek I knew—curious, thoughtful, and full of questions. The last time we spoke, she got top tips about Greek Easter in Rhodes -sadly not to be. I’ve been thinking of her often. Wishing you and all who loved her strength and peace.
Will take a look!
February 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Will take a look!
Also, as I was pushing the ideas here - and they pushed back!!
January 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Also, as I was pushing the ideas here - and they pushed back!!
Only briefly! Was looking for you to offer a lift after train woes!!
January 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Only briefly! Was looking for you to offer a lift after train woes!!
Going to have to suggest this!!
January 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Going to have to suggest this!!
Final thread
These are the female #Orthodox saints who have courageously spoken out against corrupt rulers, standing for justice and truth even at great personal cost. 🧵 1/9
These are the female #Orthodox saints who have courageously spoken out against corrupt rulers, standing for justice and truth even at great personal cost. 🧵 1/9
January 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM
St. Maria of Paris (1891–1945) 🍞⛓️ was a nun in Nazi-occupied France who sheltered Jews and resisted Nazi rule, dying in Ravensbrück concentration camp.
Ultimately, we are called to love one another.
Ultimately, we are called to love one another.
January 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
St. Maria of Paris (1891–1945) 🍞⛓️ was a nun in Nazi-occupied France who sheltered Jews and resisted Nazi rule, dying in Ravensbrück concentration camp.
Ultimately, we are called to love one another.
Ultimately, we are called to love one another.
St. Xenia of St. Petersburg (c. 1719–1803) 🌧️🏚️ was a "fool for Christ" who rebuked the greed and corruption of the elites while living in poverty.
St. Elizabeth Romanov (1864–1918) 🏥⛓️ was a Russian grand duchess who renounced luxury, founded a convent, and was martyred by the Bolsheviks.
St. Elizabeth Romanov (1864–1918) 🏥⛓️ was a Russian grand duchess who renounced luxury, founded a convent, and was martyred by the Bolsheviks.
January 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
St. Xenia of St. Petersburg (c. 1719–1803) 🌧️🏚️ was a "fool for Christ" who rebuked the greed and corruption of the elites while living in poverty.
St. Elizabeth Romanov (1864–1918) 🏥⛓️ was a Russian grand duchess who renounced luxury, founded a convent, and was martyred by the Bolsheviks.
St. Elizabeth Romanov (1864–1918) 🏥⛓️ was a Russian grand duchess who renounced luxury, founded a convent, and was martyred by the Bolsheviks.
St. Anna of Kashin (1280–1368) 🛡️👑 was a Russian princess who resisted Mongol oppression and upheld Orthodox faith amid devastation.
St. Juliana of Lazarevo (1530–1604) 🍞❤️ was a noblewoman who protected the poor and confronted corrupt officials exploiting peasants.
St. Juliana of Lazarevo (1530–1604) 🍞❤️ was a noblewoman who protected the poor and confronted corrupt officials exploiting peasants.
January 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
St. Anna of Kashin (1280–1368) 🛡️👑 was a Russian princess who resisted Mongol oppression and upheld Orthodox faith amid devastation.
St. Juliana of Lazarevo (1530–1604) 🍞❤️ was a noblewoman who protected the poor and confronted corrupt officials exploiting peasants.
St. Juliana of Lazarevo (1530–1604) 🍞❤️ was a noblewoman who protected the poor and confronted corrupt officials exploiting peasants.
St. Olga of Kiev (c. 890–969) 🔥👑 avenged her husband's murder, outmaneuvered corrupt nobles, and prepared Kievan Rus’ for Christianization.
St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk (1110–1173) 📜✨ was a princess-turned-nun who resisted political pressure to marry and fought for Church independence.
St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk (1110–1173) 📜✨ was a princess-turned-nun who resisted political pressure to marry and fought for Church independence.
January 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
St. Olga of Kiev (c. 890–969) 🔥👑 avenged her husband's murder, outmaneuvered corrupt nobles, and prepared Kievan Rus’ for Christianization.
St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk (1110–1173) 📜✨ was a princess-turned-nun who resisted political pressure to marry and fought for Church independence.
St. Euphrosyne of Polotsk (1110–1173) 📜✨ was a princess-turned-nun who resisted political pressure to marry and fought for Church independence.
St. Empress Theodora (c. 815–867) 🎨👑 restored the veneration of icons and reversed the iconoclast policies of her late husband, Emperor Theophilos
St. Irene of Chrysovalantou ✝️🕊️ was a noblewoman chosen as empress but became a monastic leader, resisting political corruption and imperial intrigue
5/9
St. Irene of Chrysovalantou ✝️🕊️ was a noblewoman chosen as empress but became a monastic leader, resisting political corruption and imperial intrigue
5/9
January 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
St. Empress Theodora (c. 815–867) 🎨👑 restored the veneration of icons and reversed the iconoclast policies of her late husband, Emperor Theophilos
St. Irene of Chrysovalantou ✝️🕊️ was a noblewoman chosen as empress but became a monastic leader, resisting political corruption and imperial intrigue
5/9
St. Irene of Chrysovalantou ✝️🕊️ was a noblewoman chosen as empress but became a monastic leader, resisting political corruption and imperial intrigue
5/9
St. Macrina the Younger (c. 327–379) 🏛️✝️, sister of St. Basil, resisted imperial interference in Church doctrine and inspired monastic reforms.
St. Pulcheria (399–453) 👑⚖️, a Byzantine empress, defended Orthodoxy at the Council of Chalcedon and opposed Nestorian heresy. 4/9
St. Pulcheria (399–453) 👑⚖️, a Byzantine empress, defended Orthodoxy at the Council of Chalcedon and opposed Nestorian heresy. 4/9
January 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
St. Macrina the Younger (c. 327–379) 🏛️✝️, sister of St. Basil, resisted imperial interference in Church doctrine and inspired monastic reforms.
St. Pulcheria (399–453) 👑⚖️, a Byzantine empress, defended Orthodoxy at the Council of Chalcedon and opposed Nestorian heresy. 4/9
St. Pulcheria (399–453) 👑⚖️, a Byzantine empress, defended Orthodoxy at the Council of Chalcedon and opposed Nestorian heresy. 4/9
St. Catherine of Alexandria (c. 287–305) 📚⚔️ was a brilliant philosopher who rebuked Emperor Maxentius and was martyred for her faith.
St. Anastasia of Sirmium (d. 304) 💊🔥 was a healer who secretly aided persecuted Christians, was tortured, and burned alive by Emperor Diocletian. 3/9
St. Anastasia of Sirmium (d. 304) 💊🔥 was a healer who secretly aided persecuted Christians, was tortured, and burned alive by Emperor Diocletian. 3/9
January 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
St. Catherine of Alexandria (c. 287–305) 📚⚔️ was a brilliant philosopher who rebuked Emperor Maxentius and was martyred for her faith.
St. Anastasia of Sirmium (d. 304) 💊🔥 was a healer who secretly aided persecuted Christians, was tortured, and burned alive by Emperor Diocletian. 3/9
St. Anastasia of Sirmium (d. 304) 💊🔥 was a healer who secretly aided persecuted Christians, was tortured, and burned alive by Emperor Diocletian. 3/9
Women: Truth to Power
St. Thekla (1st century) 🔥🦁 defied Roman authorities, refused an arranged marriage, and survived being thrown to wild beasts.
St. Perpetua and St. Felicity (d. 203) 🏛️🦁 were a noblewoman and her servant who refused to renounce Christ and were martyred in the Roman arena. 2/9
St. Thekla (1st century) 🔥🦁 defied Roman authorities, refused an arranged marriage, and survived being thrown to wild beasts.
St. Perpetua and St. Felicity (d. 203) 🏛️🦁 were a noblewoman and her servant who refused to renounce Christ and were martyred in the Roman arena. 2/9
January 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Women: Truth to Power
St. Thekla (1st century) 🔥🦁 defied Roman authorities, refused an arranged marriage, and survived being thrown to wild beasts.
St. Perpetua and St. Felicity (d. 203) 🏛️🦁 were a noblewoman and her servant who refused to renounce Christ and were martyred in the Roman arena. 2/9
St. Thekla (1st century) 🔥🦁 defied Roman authorities, refused an arranged marriage, and survived being thrown to wild beasts.
St. Perpetua and St. Felicity (d. 203) 🏛️🦁 were a noblewoman and her servant who refused to renounce Christ and were martyred in the Roman arena. 2/9