August 2 (old calendar) / August 15 (new)

August 2 (old calendar) / August 15 (new) Dormition Fast Translation of the Relics of the Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen from Jerusalem to Constantinople (ca. 428), and the finding of the Relics of the Righteous Nicodemus, Gamaliel, and Abibas (ca. 428). Blessed Basil of Moscow, Fool-for-Christ (1552). Bl. Basil of Kubensk (15th c.). Hieromartyr Stephen, Pope of Rome, and those with him (257).  TRANSLATION OF THE RELICS OF SAINT STEPHEN