Holy Martyrs Maximos, Theodotos and Asklepiodoti of Adrianople.
The holy martyrs Maximos, Theodotos and Asklepiodoti were leading Christians of Adrianople in Thrace who suffered in the persecution of the early fourth century. Tradition relates that they were brought before the emperor Maximian himself, endured many torments, and were beheaded.
They are commemorated on September 17.
Feast day
On the New Calendar, Maximos, Theodotos and Asklepiodoti is commemorated on September 17. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on September 30 of the civil calendar.
Also commemorated on September 17
Agathokleia the Martyr
Holy Woman, Αγαθόκλεια
Holy Martyr Agathokleia, servant girl who suffered for Christ.
Name days: Agathokleia, Agathoklia, Agathoclia
Lucia the Widow and Geminianus
Holy Woman, Λουκία η χήρα και Γεμινιανός
Holy Martyrs Lucia the widow of Rome and Geminianus.
Peleus, Nilus and the 156 Martyrs of Palestine
Saint, Πηλέας, Νείλος και οι συν αυτοίς
Hieromartyrs Peleus and Nilus, bishops of Egypt, with Patermouthios, Elias and 156 martyrs of Palestine.
Herakleidios and Myron of Tamassos
Hierarch, Ηρακλείδιος και Μύρων
Sts. Herakleidios and Myron, bishops of Tamassos in Cyprus.
Name days: Herakleidios, Iraklidios, Heraclides, Iraklidis
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