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December 22, 2017

Saints and Feasts of December 22


Anastasia was violently burned in the fire on the twenty second.

(Fasting Day)

Forefeast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

Dec. 22 - The Forefeast of the Nativity of the Lord

Orthodox Christmas Resource Page


Holy Great Martyr Anastasia the Pharmakolytria

Saint Anastasia the Pharmakolytria Resource Page


Holy Martyr Chrysogonos

Holy Martyr Chrysygonos at Aquileia

Saint Anastasia the Pharmakolytria Resource Page


Holy Martyr Theodoti and Her Three Children

Saint Anastasia the Pharmakolytria Resource Page


Holy Martyr Zoilos

Saint Anastasia the Pharmakolytria Resource Page


Holy Martyr Flavian, Former Prefect of Rome

Holy Martyr Flavian, Former Prefect of Rome (+ 363)


Commemoration of the Door Opening of the 
Great Church of Christ (Hagia Sophia)
 
 
 
Commemoration of the Illumination 
of the Great Church of Christ (Hagia Sophia)
 
 
 

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