Hypatius and the Thirty-Six Martyrs

Holy Martyr Hypatius and the thirty-six martyrs who suffered with him.

The holy martyr Hypatius and thirty-six companions are remembered together on this day. The Synaxarion records that they confessed Christ and were perfected by the sword.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Hypatius and the Thirty-Six Martyrs is commemorated on December 14. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on December 27 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on December 14

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  Thyrsos and companions

  Martyr, Θύρσος

  Holy Martyrs Thyrsus, Leucius, and Callinicus.

  Name days: Thyrsos

• Philemon, Apollonius and Arrian

  Martyr, Φιλήμων, Απολλώνιος και Αρριανός

  Holy Martyrs Philemon, Apollonius, Arrian and the four Protectors, at Antinoe in Egypt.