Isaac and Martin the Martyrs

Holy Martyrs Isaac and Martin.

The holy martyrs Isaac and Martin confessed Christ in the time of the persecutions and were beheaded for the faith.

They are commemorated on September 22.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Isaac and Martin the Martyrs is commemorated on September 22. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on October 5 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on September 22

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  Phokas the Gardener (2nd)

  Martyr, Φωκάς ο Κηπουρός

  Holy Martyr Phocas the Gardener.

  Name days: Fokas, Phokas

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  Phokas of Sinope

  Hierarch, Φωκάς Σινώπης

  Hieromartyr Phokas, bishop of Sinope and wonderworker.

  Name days: Phokas, Fokas

• Kosmas of Zographou

  Venerable, Κοσμάς ο Ζωγραφίτης

  Venerable Kosmas the Bulgarian, hermit of Zographou on Mount Athos.

• 26 Martyrs of Zographou

  Martyr, Οσιομάρτυρες Ζωγραφίτες

  The twenty-six monastic martyrs of Zographou, burned in their tower for refusing the Union of Lyons.

• Paraskeva of Sarov and Diveyevo

  Holy Woman, Παρασκευή του Σάρωφ

  Blessed Paraskeva, called Pasha of Sarov, fool for Christ of Diveyevo.