June 1st (old calendar) / June 14 (new)

June 1st (old calendar) / June 14 (new) Fast Leavetaking of the Ascension. Martyr Justin the Philosopher and those with him at Rome: Martyrs Justin, Chariton and his wife, Charity, Euelpistus, Hierax, Peon, Valerian, and Justus (166 A.D.). Ven. Dionysius, Abbot of Glushitsa (Vologdá—1437). Ven. Agápit, Unmercenary Physician, of the Kiev Caves (11th c.). SAINT JUSTIN The Holy Martyr Justin the Philosopher was born around 114 at Sychem, an ancient