St Athenogenes of Heracleopolis
Hieromartyr Athenogenes, Bishop of Heracleopolis
A bishop of Cappadocian Sebastea (Pidachthoe), martyred with ten of his disciples about 311; before his end he heard the Lord's voice granting the promise of the penitent thief, and bent his neck beneath the sword. The ancient evening hymn O Gladsome Light is by tradition ascribed to him.
Feast day
Coming feasts: Friday, July 16, 2027
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Questions
- When is the feast day of St Athenogenes of Heracleopolis?
- The Orthodox Church commemorates St Athenogenes of Heracleopolis on July 16 on the New Calendar and July 29 on the Old Calendar.
- When is the feast of St Athenogenes of Heracleopolis in 2027?
- In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Friday, July 16.
In Orthros
On the feast day Orthros sets the life of St Athenogenes of Heracleopolis before you, beside the day's fast and readings, free to read.