Heliodoros and Dosas

Holy Martyrs Heliodoros and Dosas, who suffered in Persia.

Saints Heliodoros and Dosas were Christians of Persia who confessed Christ under King Shapur and were put to death in the fourth century.

They are commemorated together on this day.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Heliodoros and Dosas is commemorated on August 20. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on September 2 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on August 20

• 

  Samuel the Prophet

  Prophet, Σαμουήλ

  Holy Prophet Samuel.

  Name days: Samuil, Samuel

• Theocharis of Neapolis

  Martyr, Θεοχάρης

  Holy New Martyr Theocharis of Neapolis in Cappadocia.

  Name days: Theocharis, Theoharis, Theohari

• Rheginos and Orestes of Cyprus

  Martyr, Ρηγίνος και Ορέστης

  Holy Martyrs Rheginos and Orestes, who suffered in Cyprus.

• Severus, Memnon and the 37 Martyrs of Bizye

  Martyr, Σεβήρος, Μέμνων και 37 Μάρτυρες

  Holy Martyrs Severus, Memnon the Centurion and thirty-seven soldiers who suffered in Thrace.

• Lucius the Senator

  Martyr, Λούκιος ο Βουλευτής

  Holy Martyr Lucius the Senator, beheaded for Christ.