August 12 (old calendar) / August 25 (new)

August 12 (old calendar) / August 25 (new) Dormition Fast Afterfeast of the Transfiguration. Martyrs Anicetus and Photius (Photinus) of Nicomedia, and many with them (305-306). Hieromartyr Alexander, Bishop of Comana (3rd c.).  SAINTS PHOTIUS AND ANICETUS The Martyrs Anicetus and Photius (his nephew) were natives of Nicomedia. Anicetus, a military official, denounced the emperor Diocletian (284-305) for setting up in the city square an implement of execution for frightening Christians.