August 9 Dormition Fast Afterfeast of the Transfiguration. Glorification of Ven. Herman of Alaska, Wonderworker of All America(1970). . Apostle Matthias (ca. 63). Martyr Anthony of Alexandria. Ven. Psoï of Egypt (4th c.). Martyrs Julian, Marcian, John, James, Alexius, Demetrius, Photius (Phocas), Peter, Leontius, and Mary, of Constantinople (730). SAINT MATTHIAS The Holy Apostle Matthias was born at Bethlehem of the Tribe of Judah. From his early childhood he studied