Lives of the saints - exemplars of Christian life

From the earliest days of the Christian community the Church has remembered and treasured the stories of those individuals whose lives reflected the Life of Christ in their own circumstances. From the early sermons describing the faith of the martyrs through the later Lives of the Saints compiled in various communities, these Christians have served as exemplars of the faith lived. One way to know how to follow Christ is to read about the lives of those who have followed Him in the past.

Recommended Reading

Jones, Kathleen The Saints of the Anglican Calendar (Canterbury Press, 2000).

Resources

The approved list of Holy Days and Optional Commemorations currently recognized by the Anglican Church in North America can be found on the Texts for Common Prayer page of the ACNA website under Resources for Liturgy. The currently approved calendar can be downloaded for printing at home in either .pdf or Word format. Here is the link: Texts for Common Prayer