Akindynos and companions

Holy Martyrs Acindynus, Pigasius and companions.

The holy martyrs Akindynos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidophoros, and Anempodistos were Christians of Persia who suffered in the fourth century, during a fierce persecution of the Church in that land. Refusing to deny Christ, they endured many torments and were put to death, and their steadfastness drew others to the faith.

The Church honors them as a company of confessors whose courage strengthened the persecuted Christians of Persia. They are commemorated on November 2.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Akindynos and companions is commemorated on November 2. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on November 15 of the civil calendar.

Who celebrates a name day

People with these names keep their name day on this feast:

Akindynos

Also commemorated on November 2

• Kyriaki, Domnina and Domna

  Holy Woman, Κυριακή, Δομνίνα και Δόμνα

  Holy Martyrs Kyriaki, Domnina and Domna, who suffered for Christ.

• Marcian of Cyrrhus

  Venerable, Μαρκιανός ο εν τη Κύρω

  Venerable Marcian, hermit of the desert near Cyrrhus in Syria.

• Eudoxios, Agapios and companions

  Martyr, Ευδόξιος και Αγάπιος

  Holy Martyrs Eudoxios, Agapios and eight others who suffered at Sebaste.

• Anthony of Thessaloniki

  Hierarch, Αντώνιος ο Ομολογητής

  Saint Anthony the Confessor, Archbishop of Thessaloniki, who suffered for the holy icons.

• Lambros and Theodore, New Martyrs of Agrinio

  Martyr, Λάμπρος και Θεόδωρος οι Νεομάρτυρες

  Holy New Martyrs Lambros, Theodore and a third unnamed companion, hanged at Vrachori (Agrinio) in 1786.

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