Severus and Artemidoros

Holy Martyrs Severus and Artemidoros.

The holy martyrs Severus and Artemidoros confessed Christ in the time of the persecutions; tradition relates that Severus was put to death by the sword and Artemidoros by fire.

They are commemorated on September 8.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Severus and Artemidoros is commemorated on September 8. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on September 21 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on September 8

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  Nativity of the Theotokos

  Great Feast, Γέννηση Θεοτόκου

  The Nativity of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary.

  Name days: Maria, Mary, Maro, Marika, Panagiota, Giota, Despina, Despoina

• Athanasios of Koulakia

  Martyr, Αθανάσιος Κουλακιώτης

  New Martyr Athanasios of Koulakia, martyred in Thessaloniki under the Ottomans.

• Rufus and Rufianus

  Martyr, Ρούφος και Ρουφιανός

  Holy Martyrs Rufus and Rufianus, brothers beheaded for Christ.

• Sophronios of Achtala

  Hierarch, Σωφρόνιος Αχταλείας

  St. Sophronios, bishop of Achtala in Georgia.