August 12 Dormition Fast 11th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 2 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.
La suite de l'article est réservée aux abonnés d'Orthodoxie.com!
Pour accéder à un nombre illimité d'articles complets, veuillez :
Déjà connecté ? Veuillez cliquer ici pour rafraîchir la page.
