Strict Fast

Hieromartyr Theopemptus the Bishop of Nicomedia; Martyr Theonas; Venerable Syncletica of Alexandria Eve of the Theophany of our Lord. Strict Fast)

Orthodox Calendar, January 5 Holy Martyrs Theopemptus and Theonas They suffered in Nicomedia in the year 303. Saint Theopemptus was bishop in Nicomedia in the time of Diocletian (284-305). Speaking out against idolatry, he defended the faith in Christ. Because of this, he became one of the first victims of the Diocletian persecution. The saint…

Jan 5, 2026basilica.ro

Patriarch Daniel officiates Great Canon at patriarchal residence: Strict fast supports humble prayer

On Monday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel read the first portion of the Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete at the Patriarchal Residence’s historic chapel. On this occasion, His Beatitude emphasized that a strict fast supports humble and fervent prayer. “This practice of fasting means an abrupt beginning of the fight against sin,” the Patriarch…

Mar 17, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu