Anastasius, Theodore, Euprepius and Anastasius

Sts Anastasius, Theodore, Euprepius and Anastasius the Younger, confessors and disciples of St Maximos the Confessor (7th c.)

The disciples and companions of Maximus the Confessor, who shared his sufferings in the defense of the two wills of Christ against the Monothelites in the seventh century. With their teacher they were seized, tried, and cruelly punished; Maximus and his disciple Anastasius had the tongue cut out and the right hand cut off and were exiled to the Caucasus.

Feast day

Coming feasts: Monday, September 20, 2027

Orthros artwork for the life of Anastasius, Theodore, Euprepius and Anastasius
Orthros artwork

The life of Anastasius, Theodore, Euprepius and Anastasius

Anastasius the Apocrisiarius, Theodore, and Euprepius shared the same confession and exile. Anastasius the disciple wrote the Life of his teacher and reposed in 662.

Also commemorated on September 20

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Questions

When is the feast day of Anastasius, Theodore, Euprepius and Anastasius?
The Orthodox Church commemorates Anastasius, Theodore, Euprepius and Anastasius on September 20 on the New Calendar and October 3 on the Old Calendar.
Who else is commemorated on that day?
The Church also remembers Eustathius and Theopistes; Hypatius and Andrew; and Michael and Theodore of Chernigov.
When is the feast of Anastasius, Theodore, Euprepius and Anastasius in 2027?
In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Monday, September 20.

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