Feasts and Saints

†) 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

Leavetaking of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple; St. Martyr Nicephorus of Antioch

Orthodox Calendar, February 9 The Holy Martyr Nicephorus The Holy Martyr Nicephorus lived in the city of Syrian Antioch. In this city lived also the presbyter Sapricius, with whom Nicephorus was very friendly so that they were considered as brothers. They quarrelled because of some disagreement, and their former love changed into enmity and hate.…

Feb 9, 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

St. Bucolus the Bishop of Smyrna; St. Photius the Patriarch of Constantinople; Venerable Barsanuphius the Great and John of Gaza (Fast free)

Orthodox Calendar, February 6 Saint Bucolus, Bishop of Smyrna He was a disciple of the holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian and became the first Bishop of Smyrna (Asia Minor). By the grace of God, Saint Bucolus converted many of the pagans to Christ and baptized them. As a wise and experienced guide, he…

Feb 6, 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

St Isidore of Pelusium; Hieromartyr Abramius the Bishop of Arbela in Assyria (Fast free)

Orthodox Calendar, February 4 Saint Isidore of Pelusium Saint Isidore of Pelusium lived during the fourth-fifth centuries. He was a native of Alexandria, and was raised among pious Christians. He was a relative of Theophilus, Archbishop of Alexandria, and of his successor, Saint Cyril (January 18). While still a youth he quit the world and…

Feb 4, 2026basilica.ro

Holy, Righteous Simeon the God-Receiver; Holy, Righteous Anna the Prophetess

Orthodox Calendar, February 3 Holy, Righteous Simeon the God-Receiver Righteous Simeon the God-Receiver was, according to the testimony of the holy Evangelist Luke, a just and devout man waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him (Luke 2:25). God promised him that he would not die until the promised Messiah,…

Feb 3, 2026basilica.ro

(†) The Meeting of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple

Orthodox Calendar, February 2 The Meeting of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple Today the Church commemorates an important event in the earthly life of our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 2:22-40). Forty days after His birth the God-Infant was taken to the Jerusalem Temple, the center of the nation’s religious life. According…

Feb 2, 2026basilica.ro

Forefeast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple; Martyr Tryphon; Martyrs Perpetua and Felicitas; 33rd Sunday after Pentecost; Beginning of the Triodion

Orthodox Calendar, February 1 Forefeast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple The Typikon should be consulted if the Forefeast falls on the Sunday of the Pharisee, the Publican, or Meatfare. Because of the Forefeast of the Meeting of the Lord, the service to Saint Tryphon (February 1) may be moved to Compline…

Feb 1, 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