Martha, Mary and Lycarion

Virgin Martyrs Martha and Mary, and their brother the monk-martyr Lycarion, in Egypt.

The sisters Martha and Mary devoted their lives to spreading the Christian faith among women. When a pagan governor passed by their house they cried out that they were Christians, and their young brother Lycarion, a monk, joined them in their confession.

The governor tried to spare them because of their youth, but they refused to deny Christ and all three were crucified and slain by the sword.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Martha, Mary and Lycarion is commemorated on February 8. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on February 21 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on February 8

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  Theodore Stratelates

  Martyr, Θεόδωρος Στρατηλάτης

  Great Martyr Theodore Stratelates the Commander.

  Name days: Theodoros, Theodoris, Teddy, Ted, Fyodor, Theodore

• Zechariah the Prophet

  Prophet, Ζαχαρίας ο Προφήτης

  Holy Prophet Zechariah, one of the Twelve Minor Prophets.

• Sava II of Serbia

  Hierarch, Σάββας Β' Σερβίας

  St. Sava II, Archbishop of Serbia, nephew of St. Sava.

• Nikephoros and Stephen the Martyrs

  Martyr, Νικηφόρος και Στέφανος

  Holy Martyrs Nikephoros and Stephen, who suffered by the sword.

• Macarios of Paphos

  Hierarch, Μακάριος Πάφου

  St. Macarios, Bishop of Paphos in Cyprus.