Saints and Feasts of December 20

On the twentieth Ignatius died by the jaws of the lion.

(Fasting Day)

Forefeast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

Dec. 20 - The Forefeast of the Nativity of the Lord

A Homily in Preparation for the Celebration of Christmas (St. John Chrysostom)

Orthodox Christmas Resource Page

Holy Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-bearer

Saint Ignatius of Antioch Resource Page

Venerable Philogonios, Patriarch of Antioch

Synaxarion of Saint Philogonios the Patriarch of Antioch

Holy New Martyr John the Tailor of Thasos

Holy New Martyr John the Tailor of Thasos (+ 1652)

Saint Daniel II, Archbishop of Serbia

Saint Daniel II, Archbishop of Serbia (+ 1337)

Saint John of Kronstadt

Saint John of Kronstadt Resource Page

Synaxis of the Icon of the Mother of God 

the “Rescuer of the Drowning”

Icon of the Mother of God the “Rescuer of the Drowning”