September 23, 2017

Saints and Feasts of September 23


On the twenty-third the Forerunner appeared 
and received the womb.

The Conception of the Holy Prophet, Forerunner 
and Baptist John

Conception of Saint John the Baptist Resource Page


Holy Martyrs Andrew, John and his two sons 
Peter and Anthony

Synaxarion of the Holy Martyrs Andrew, John, Peter and Anthony of Syracuse


Holy Martyr Rhais the Virgin

Holy Virgin Martyr Rhais of Egypt


Venerable Sisters Xanthippe and Polyxene of Spain

Synaxarion of Saints Xanthippe and Polyxene of Spain

Saints Xanthippe and Polyxene as Models for our Lives


Holy New Martyr Nicholas the Huckster from Karpenisi

Holy New Martyr Nicholas the Huckster from Karpenisi (+ 1672)


Holy New Martyr John of Konitsa, Formerly a Muslim


Holy New Martyr John of Konitsa, formerly a Muslim (+ 1814)


Holy Ethno-Martyr Gregory the Kalamaras, 
Metropolitan of Argos

Synaxis of the Slovenka Icon of the Mother of God

Synaxis of the Slovenka Icon of the Mother of God