Lucius the Senator

Holy Martyr Lucius the Senator, beheaded for Christ.

Saint Lucius was a senator of Cyrene who confessed Christ and was beheaded for his faith in the early fourth century.

He is honoured among the martyrs of this day.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Lucius the Senator is commemorated on August 20. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on September 2 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on August 20

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  Samuel the Prophet

  Prophet, Σαμουήλ

  Holy Prophet Samuel.

  Name days: Samuil, Samuel

• Theocharis of Neapolis

  Martyr, Θεοχάρης

  Holy New Martyr Theocharis of Neapolis in Cappadocia.

  Name days: Theocharis, Theoharis, Theohari

• Heliodoros and Dosas

  Martyr, Ηλιόδωρος και Δοσάς

  Holy Martyrs Heliodoros and Dosas, who suffered in Persia.

• Rheginos and Orestes of Cyprus

  Martyr, Ρηγίνος και Ορέστης

  Holy Martyrs Rheginos and Orestes, who suffered in Cyprus.

• Severus, Memnon and the 37 Martyrs of Bizye

  Martyr, Σεβήρος, Μέμνων και 37 Μάρτυρες

  Holy Martyrs Severus, Memnon the Centurion and thirty-seven soldiers who suffered in Thrace.