September 22 (old calendar) / October 5 (new)

September 22 (old calendar) / October 5 (new) Fast Hieromartyr Phocas, Bishop of Sinopè (117). Prophet Jonah (8th c. B.C.). St. Jonah the Presbyter (9th c.), father of Ss. Theophanes the Hymnographer and Theodore Graptus. Ven. Jonah, Abbot of Yashezérsk (1589-92). Martyr Phocas the Gardener, of Sinopè (ca. 320). St. Peter the Tax-collector (6th c.). SAINT PHOCAS Hieromartyr Phocas was born in the city of Sinope. From youth he led