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August 5, 2018

Saints and Feasts of August 5


On the fifth the head of Eusignios was mingled with dust.

(Fasting Day)

Forefeast of the Divine Transfiguration of our 
Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ

Transfiguration of Christ Resource Page


Holy Martyr Eusignios
 
 
 
Holy Martyrs Kattidios and Kattidianos

Holy Martyrs Kattidios and Kattidianos


Saint Nonna, Mother of Saint Gregory the Theologian

Saint Nonna of Nazianzus, Mother of Gregory the Theologian

Saint Nonna as a Model for our Lives


Holy Martyr Soleb of Egypt

Holy Martyr Soleb of Egypt


Holy Hieromartyr Fabian, Pope of Rome

Holy Hieromartyr Fabian, Pope of Rome (+ 250)


Holy Martyr Pontius the Senator

Holy Martyr Pontius the Senator


Saint Cassian, Bishop of Autun

Saint Cassian, Bishop of Autun (+ 350)


Holy Martyr Oswald, King of Northumbria

Holy Martyr Oswald, King of Northumbria (+ 642)


Saint Euthymios, Patriarch of Constantinople

Saint Euthymios I, Patriarch of Constantinople (+ 917)


Venerable Job of Ushchelsk

Saint Job of Ushchelsk (+ 1628)


Holy New Martyr Christos from Preveza
 
 
Venerable Eugenios the Aitolos 
 
 

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