Lucius the Soldier

Holy Martyr Lucius the Soldier.

The synaxaria record that Saint Lucius was a soldier who confessed Christ and was put to death for his faith.

He is honoured among the martyrs of this day.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Lucius the Soldier is commemorated on August 14. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on August 27 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on August 14

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  Micah the Prophet

  Prophet, Μιχαίας

  The Holy Prophet Micah.

  Name days: Micah, Michaias

• Markellos of Apamea

  Hierarch, Μάρκελλος Απαμείας

  Hieromartyr Markellos, Bishop of Apamea in Syria.

• Symeon of Trebizond

  Martyr, Συμεών ο Τραπεζούντιος

  Holy New Martyr Symeon the Goldsmith of Trebizond.

• Oursikios the Martyr

  Martyr, Ουρσίκιος

  Holy Martyr Oursikios, a military officer who suffered under Maximian.