Holy Martyr Ischyrion and those with him.
The holy martyr Ischyrion and his companions are commemorated on this day. Tradition relates that Ischyrion was an Egyptian who refused to sacrifice to idols and was put to death for Christ together with those who confessed with him.
Feast day
On the New Calendar, Ischyrion and companions is commemorated on December 22. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on January 4 of the civil calendar.
Also commemorated on December 22

Anastasia the Pharmakolytria
Holy Woman, Αναστασία η Φαρμακολύτρια
Great Martyr Anastasia the Deliverer from Potions.
Chrysogonus the Martyr
Martyr, Χρυσόγονος
Holy Martyr Chrysogonus, teacher of the Great Martyr Anastasia.
Theodote and her Three Children
Holy Woman, Θεοδότη
Holy Martyr Theodote of Nicaea and her three children.