Ischyrion and companions

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

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  Anastasia the Pharmakolytria

  Holy Woman, Αναστασία η Φαρμακολύτρια

  Great Martyr Anastasia the Deliverer from Potions.

  Name days: Anastasia, Nastia, Natasha, Stacy

• 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.

  Name days: Theodoti, Theodote

• Zoilus the Martyr

  Martyr, Ζωΐλος

  Holy Martyr Zoilus.