Florentios of Thessalonica

Holy Martyr Florentios of Thessalonica, burned for the faith.

Florentios was a Christian of Thessalonica who zealously preached Christ and turned many from idolatry. Brought before the governor, he confessed his faith boldly.

After torture he was burned to death, receiving the crown of martyrdom.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Florentios of Thessalonica is commemorated on October 13. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on October 26 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on October 13

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  Carpus and Papylus

  Martyr, Κάρπος

  Holy Martyrs Carpus and Papylus.

  Name days: Karpos

• Chrysi the New Martyr

  Holy Woman, Χρυσή

  Holy New Martyr Chrysi (Zlata) of Meglena, the virgin who suffered under the Turks in 1795.

  Name days: Chrysi, Chryssi, Chrysa, Chryssa, Chrysoula, Zlata, Chryse

• Benjamin the Deacon

  Martyr, Βενιαμίν ο Διάκονος

  Holy Martyr Benjamin the Deacon, who suffered in Persia for preaching Christ.

  Name days: Veniamin, Benjamin, Beniamin

• Niketas the Confessor

  Venerable, Νικήτας ο Ομολογητής

  Venerable Niketas the Confessor and Patrician, who suffered for the holy icons.

• Jacob of Hamatoura

  Martyr, Ιάκωβος ο Χαματουρίτης

  Holy Monk-Martyr Jacob of Hamatoura in Lebanon, who suffered under the Mamluks.