Voices of the Saints
Voices of the Saints is a storytelling podcast that brings to life the inspiring journeys of saints, martyrs, and spiritual heroes from Christian history. Drawing from the rich tradition of the Coptic Synaxarium and other hagiographies, each episode immerses listeners in a short, vivid retelling of a saint’s life — from quiet faith to radical sacrifice.
Whether you’re seeking spiritual encouragement, learning about church history, or simply drawn to powerful human stories rooted in faith, this podcast is a space to reflect, remember, and be moved.
Produced by First Brick Media, Voices of the Saints is where ancient voices echo into the modern world.
Voices of the Saints
The Palace in the Desert – The Story of St. Demiana
She was fifteen when she turned down marriage to become the Bride of Christ.
She built a palace in the Egyptian desert — and filled it with forty virgins committed to prayer, purity, and martyrdom.
When the Emperor Diocletian launched a brutal persecution against Christians, St. Demiana stood alone… and unshaken.
Beaten. Tortured. Broken.
She never offered incense.
She never said “I deny.”
In this cinematic retelling of her life and death, we explore the courage of Egypt’s most fearless martyr — and the vow that made her the Princess of the Martyrs.
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📍 Written from Coptic Synaxarium sources and church tradition.
🎧 Best experienced with headphones.
This episode is based on accounts from the Coptic Synaxarium, early church tradition, and other historical sources. While we’ve done our best to ensure accuracy and reverence, some elements have been adapted or dramatized for narrative and production purposes. Our goal is to honour the spirit and message of the saints while making their stories engaging and accessible to modern listeners.