Holy Martyrs Kyriaina and Juliana, who suffered together in Cilicia.
The holy women Kyriaina and Juliana suffered for Christ in Cilicia during the persecutions of the early fourth century. Tradition relates that they were publicly humiliated and paraded through the city before being burned alive.
They are commemorated together as a witness to the courage of Christian women under the persecutions of Maximian.
Feast day
On the New Calendar, Kyriaina and Juliana is commemorated on November 1. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on November 14 of the civil calendar.
Also commemorated on November 1
David of Euboea
Venerable, Δαβίδ ο εν Ευβοία
Venerable David the Elder, ascetic and founder of the monastery that bears his name in northern Euboea.
Helen of Sinope
Holy Woman, Ελένη η Παρθενομάρτυς
Virgin Martyr Helen of Sinope, a young Christian who suffered for her faith under Ottoman rule.
Caesarius, Dasius and companions
Martyr, Καισάριος και Δάσιος
Holy Martyrs Caesarius, Dasius, Sabbas, Sabinianus, Agrippa, Adrian and Thomas, who suffered at Damascus.
James of Kastoria and his disciples
Martyr, Ιάκωβος ο Νέος Οσιομάρτυς
Holy New Monk-Martyr James of Kastoria with his disciples James the Deacon and Dionysios the Monk.
Theodota, mother of Cosmas and Damian
Holy Woman, Θεοδότη
Righteous Theodota, the pious mother of the Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian.
The calendar, on your phone each morning
Today’s saints, whether it is a fast day, and the people in your contacts who have a name day. Free, with no ads.
