Theophilos of Zakynthos

New Martyr Theophilos of Zakynthos, who suffered in Chios.

St. Theophilos was a sailor from Zakynthos who was falsely accused and pressured to embrace Islam. Tradition relates that he repented of a moment of weakness and boldly confessed Christ in Chios.

He was burned alive in 1635 and is honored among the New Martyrs.

Feast day

On the New Calendar, Theophilos of Zakynthos is commemorated on July 24. Churches on the Old (Julian) Calendar keep the feast on August 6 of the civil calendar.

Also commemorated on July 24

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  Christina the Great Martyr

  Martyr, Χριστίνα Μεγαλομάρτυς

  Great Martyr Christina of Tyre.

  Name days: Christina, Christiana, Kristina, Chris, Tina

• Athenagoras the Apologist

  Saint, Αθηναγόρας

  St. Athenagoras the Athenian, philosopher and apologist of the faith.

  Name days: Athenagoras, Athinagoras

• Boris and Gleb

  Martyr, Βόρις και Γκλεμπ

  Holy Passion-Bearers Boris and Gleb, princes of Rus'.

• Athanasios of Kios

  Martyr, Αθανάσιος ο εκ Κίου

  New Martyr Athanasios of Kios in Bithynia.

• Kapiton, Hymenaios and Hermogenes

  Martyr, Καπίτων, Υμέναιος και Ερμογένης

  Holy Martyrs Kapiton, Hymenaios and Hermogenes.