John and Barouchios

Holy Martyrs John and Barouchios.

Sts. John and Barouchios are martyrs whose names the Greek synaxaria record together for March 27. Tradition relates that they confessed Christ and were put to death by the sword.

The Church keeps their memory on this day.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, John and Barouchios is commemorated on March 27. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on April 9 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on March 27

• Matrona of Thessaloniki

  Martyr, Ματρώνα

  Holy Martyr Matrona of Thessaloniki.

  Name days: Matrona

• Philetos and Lydia

  Martyr, Φιλητός

  Holy Martyrs Philetos the Senator, his wife Lydia, their sons Theoprepios and Makedon, and companions.

• Kirykos of Apros

  Venerable, Κήρυκος ο εν Άπρω

  Venerable Kirykos of Apros in Thrace.

• Paul of Corinth

  Hierarch, Παύλος Κορίνθου

  Saint Paul, Bishop of Corinth, brother of Saint Peter of Argos.

• Hanani the Prophet

  Prophet, Ανανί

  Holy Prophet Hanani, the seer who rebuked King Asa.