orthodox calendar

Sunday of the Expulsion of Adam from Paradise (Cheesefare Sunday); Uncovering of the relics of the Holy Martyrs at the Gate of Eugenius at Constantinople

Orthodox Calendar February 22 Expulsion of Adam from Paradise Scripture reading (Matthew 6:14-21) “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a…

Feb 22, 2026basilica.ro

Venerable Martinian of Caesarea, in Palestine; Aquilla & Priscilla the Apostles; St. Eulogius the Archbishop of Alexandria

Orthodox Calendar, February 13 Venerable Martinian of Caesarea, in Palestine Saint Martinian went to live in the wilderness at the age of eighteen, not far from the city of Caesarea in Palestine. For twenty-five years, he devoted himself to ascetic deeds and silence, and he was granted the gift of healing illnesses and casting out…

Feb 13, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

St. Meletius the Archbishop of Antioch; St. Kristo the Gardener of Albania

Orthodox Calendar, February 12 Saint Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch He was Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia (ca. 357), and afterwards he was summoned to Antioch by the emperor Constantius to help combat the Arian heresy, and was appointed to that See. Saint Meletius struggled zealously against the Arian error, but through the intrigues of the…

Feb 12, 2026Ștefana Totorcea

Hieromartyr Blaise the Bishop of Sebaste; Righteous Theodora, wife of the Emperor Theophilus, the Iconoclast

Orthodox Calendar, February 11 Hieromartyr Blaise (Blasius), Bishop of Sebaste He was known for his righteous and devout life. Unanimously chosen by the people, he was consecrated Bishop of Sebaste. This occurred during the reign of the Roman emperors Diocletian (284-305) and Licinius (307-324), fierce persecutors of Christians. Saint Blaise encouraged his flock, visited the…

Feb 11, 2026basilica.ro

†) Hieromartyr Charalampus (Haralambos) the Bishop of Magnesia in Thessaly; Virginmartyr Valentina of Palestine

Orthodox Calendar, February 10 Hieromartyr Charalampus, Bishop of Magnesia The bishop and the Martyrs Porphyrius and Baptus and Three Women Martyrs suffered in the year 202. Saint Charalampus, Bishop of Magnesia (Asia Minor), successfully spread faith in Christ the Savior, guiding people on the way to salvation. News of his preaching reached Lucian, the governor…

Feb 10, 2026basilica.ro

Great Martyr Theodore Stratelates; Prophet Zachariah; 34th Sunday after Pentecost

Orthodox Calendar, February 8 Great Martyr Theodore Stratelates He came from the city of Euchaita in Asia Minor. He was endowed with many talents, and was handsome in appearance. For his charity God enlightened him with the knowledge of Christian truth. The bravery of the saintly soldier was revealed after he, with the help of…

Feb 8, 2026basilica.ro

Saint Parthenius the Bishop of Lampsacus on the Hellespont; Venerable Luke of Hellas

Orthodox Calendar, February 7 Saint Parthenius, Bishop of Lampsacus He was a native of the city of Melitoupolis (in northwestern Asia Minor), where his father Christopher served as deacon. The youth did not receive adequate schooling, but he learned the Holy Scripture by attending church services. He had a good heart, and distributed to the…

Feb 7, 2026basilica.ro

Martyrs Agatha and Theodula

Orthodox Calendar, February 5 Holy Virgin Martyr Agatha of Palermo She was the fifteen-year-old daughter of rich and respected Christian parents from the city of Palermo (formerly Panormos) in Sicily. During the persecution under the emperor Decius (249-251), the city prefect of Catania, Quintianus, having heard about Agatha’s wealth and beauty, sent his soldiers after…

Feb 5, 2026basilica.ro

Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cyrus and John

Orthodox Calendar, January 31 Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cyrus and John Saint Cyrus was a noted physician in the city of Alexandria, where he had been born and raised. He was a Christian and he treated the sick without charge, not only curing their bodily afflictions, but also healing their spiritual infirmities. He would say,…

Jan 31, 2026basilica.ro

St. Xenia of Rome; Blessed Xenia of Petersburg (Te Deum service)

Orthodox Calendar January 24 Saint Xenia of Rome In the world Eusebia, was the only daughter of an eminent Roman senator. From her youth she loved God, and wished to avoid the marriage arranged for her. She secretly left her parental home with two servants devoted to her, and set sail upon a ship. Through…

Jan 24, 2026basilica.ro

Apostle Timothy of the Seventy; Monkmartyr Anastasius the Persian

Orthodox Calendar, January 22 Holy Apostle Timothy He was from the Lycaonian city of Lystra in Asia Minor. Saint Timothy was converted to Christ in the year 52 by the holy Apostle Paul (June 29). When the Apostles Paul and Barnabas first visited the cities of Lycaonia, Saint Paul healed one crippled from birth. Many…

Jan 22, 2026basilica.ro