Kentyrion, Theodore, Ammianos, Julian and Oceanos

Holy Martyrs Kentyrion, Theodore, Ammianos, Julian and Oceanos of Nicomedia.

The holy martyrs Kentyrion, Theodore, Ammianos, Julian and Oceanos were Christians of a village near Nicomedia who were seized during the persecution of Maximian. They confessed Christ before the governor and endured cruel torments before being burned to death.

They are commemorated on September 4.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Kentyrion, Theodore, Ammianos, Julian and Oceanos is commemorated on September 4. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on September 17 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on September 4

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  Babylas of Antioch

  Hierarch, Βαβύλας

  Holy Hieromartyr Babylas, Patriarch of Antioch.

  Name days: Babylas

• Moses the Prophet and God-seer

  Prophet, Μωυσής

  Holy Prophet Moses the God-seer, who led Israel out of Egypt and received the Law on Sinai.

  Name days: Moses, Moysis, Moisis, Moyses, Moisés

• Hermione the Daughter of Philip

  Holy Woman, Ερμιόνη

  Holy Martyr Hermione, daughter of the Apostle Philip the Deacon, prophetess and healer.

  Name days: Hermione, Ermioni, Ermione

• Anthimos the New of Kefalonia

  Venerable, Άνθιμος ο Νέος

  Venerable Anthimos the New, the blind ascetic of Kefalonia.

• Babylas of Nicomedia and the 84 Children

  Martyr, Βάβυλας ο Διδάσκαλος

  Holy Martyr Babylas, teacher of Nicomedia, and his 84 young pupils.

• Theotimos and Theodoulos

  Martyr, Θεότιμος και Θεόδουλος

  Holy Martyrs Theotimos and Theodoulos, executioners converted by the martyrs they were sent to kill.