The life of St Eupsychius of Caesarea
Under a new governor he was seized again, torn with iron hooks, and beheaded. The Christians later built a fair church over his grave, where healings were received.
St Eupsychius of Caesarea
Holy Martyr Eupsychius of Caesarea (2nd c.)
A martyr of Caesarea in Cappadocia, by tradition a senator's son. Arrested and tortured in the persecution, he was cast into prison, where an angel healed his wounds; set free, he gave away all he had to the poor, and even a share to those who had betrayed him.
Feast day
Coming feasts: Tuesday, September 7, 2027
Also commemorated on September 7
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Questions
- When is the feast day of St Eupsychius of Caesarea?
- The Orthodox Church commemorates St Eupsychius of Caesarea on September 7 on the New Calendar and September 20 on the Old Calendar.
- Who else is commemorated on that day?
- The Church also remembers Evodus and Onesiphorus; St John of Novgorod; St Kassiani the Hymnographer; and St Sozon of Cilicia.
- When is the feast of St Eupsychius of Caesarea in 2027?
- In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Tuesday, September 7.
In Orthros
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