Holy Seven Virgin Martyrs of Gaza.
The synaxaria record that seven Christian virgins of Gaza confessed Christ and were put to death for their faith.
They are honoured together as a company.
Feast day
On the New Calendar, Seven Virgins of Gaza is commemorated on August 31. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on September 13 of the civil calendar.
Also commemorated on August 31
Deposition of the Belt of the Theotokos
Saint, Κατάθεση Τιμίας Ζώνης
Placing of the Honourable Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos in the Church of Chalkoprateia.
366 Martyrs of Nicomedia
Saint, Τριακόσιοι Εξήκοντα Έξι Μάρτυρες Νικομηδείας
Holy Three Hundred and Sixty-Six Martyrs who suffered at Nicomedia.
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