St Anthimus of Nicomedia
Hieromartyr Anthimus, Bishop of Nicomedia
Bishop of Nicomedia during the great persecution of Diocletian, who from hiding wrote to strengthen his flock after a fire at the imperial court unleashed fury on the Christians; arrested at last, he was beheaded with an axe.
Feast day
Coming feasts: Friday, September 3, 2027
Also commemorated on September 3
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Questions
- When is the feast day of St Anthimus of Nicomedia?
- The Orthodox Church commemorates St Anthimus of Nicomedia on September 3 on the New Calendar and September 16 on the Old Calendar.
- Who else is commemorated on that day?
- The Church also remembers St Basilissa and St Joannicius of Serbia.
- When is the feast of St Anthimus of Nicomedia in 2027?
- In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Friday, September 3.
In Orthros
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