Holy Martyrs Diomedes and Lawrence.
The synaxaria record that Saints Diomedes and Lawrence confessed Christ and were put to death for their faith.
They are commemorated together on this day.
Feast day
On the New Calendar, Diomedes and Lawrence is commemorated on August 28. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on September 10 of the civil calendar.
Also commemorated on August 28
Anna the Prophetess
Holy Woman, Άννα η Προφήτις
Righteous Anna the Prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, who met the infant Christ in the Temple.
Thirty-Three Martyrs of Heraclea
Saint, Τριάκοντα Τρεις Μάρτυρες Ηρακλείας
Holy Thirty-Three Martyrs who suffered at Heraclea.
Fathers of the Kiev Caves
Saint, Όσιοι Πατέρες Σπηλαίων Κιέβου
Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of the Far Caves of the Kiev Caves Lavra.
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