Kointos the Confessor

Saint Kointos (Quintus) the Confessor and Wonderworker of Phrygia.

March 2

St. Kointos was a Christian of Phrygia in the third century, remembered for his generosity to the poor and for the gift of healing. Tradition relates that he was seized during a persecution, but that an earthquake dispersed his tormentors and he was set free; later he was again tortured, and his legs were broken, yet he was healed and lived on for many years.

He reposed in peace after a life of charity and miracles, and the Church honors him as a confessor on March 2.

July 2

St. Kointos (Quintus) was a Christian of Phrygia in the third century who gave alms generously and was known for healing the sick. Brought before the pagan authorities, he confessed Christ and was tortured, but survived his sufferings.

Tradition relates that he continued to work healings after his confession and reposed in peace, honored as a confessor and wonderworker.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Kointos the Confessor is commemorated on March 2. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on March 15 of the civil calendar.

On the New Calendar, Kointos the Confessor is commemorated on July 2. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on July 15 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on March 2

• Efthalia

  Holy Woman, Ευθαλία

  Holy Martyr Efthalia.

  Name days: Efthaleia, Efthalia

• Theodotos of Kyrenia

  Hierarch, Θεόδοτος

  Hieromartyr Theodotos, Bishop of Kyrenia in Cyprus, confessor under Licinius.

  Name days: Theodotos, Theodotus

• Nicholas Planas

  Saint, Νικόλαος Πλανάς

  Saint Nicholas Planas, the humble priest of Athens.

• Nestor and Tribimios

  Martyr, Νέστωρ

  Holy Martyrs Nestor and Tribimios of Perge in Pamphylia.

• Joachim of Ithaca

  Venerable, Ιωακείμ ο Ιθακήσιος

  Venerable Joachim of Ithaca, called Papoulakis, ascetic of Mount Athos and Ithaca.

• Andronikos and Athanasia

  Saint, Ανδρόνικος

  Righteous Andronikos and his wife Athanasia of Antioch, ascetics of Egypt.