When is the feast day of St Nicholas of Chios?

The Orthodox Church commemorates St Nicholas of Chios on October 31 on the New Calendar and November 13 on the Old Calendar.

Who else is commemorated on that day?

The Church also remembers St John Kochurov; and Stachys, Apelles, Amplias and companions.

When is the feast of St Nicholas of Chios in 2026?

In 2026, on the New Calendar, it falls on Saturday, October 31.

St Nicholas of Chios

New Martyr Nicholas of Chios (1754)

Feast day

31OctoberNew Calendar

13NovemberOld Calendar

Coming feasts: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Orthros artwork for the life of St Nicholas of Chios — Orthros artwork

From the Prologue of Ochrid

A pious young man and great zealot for the Christian faith. Born in the village of Kyriacho on the island of Chios, where he was tortured and beheaded by the Turks in 1754, and where he surrendered his righteous soul to God.

Also commemorated on October 31

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Questions

When is the feast day of St Nicholas of Chios?: The Orthodox Church commemorates St Nicholas of Chios on October 31 on the New Calendar and November 13 on the Old Calendar.
Who else is commemorated on that day?: The Church also remembers St John Kochurov; and Stachys, Apelles, Amplias and companions.
When is the feast of St Nicholas of Chios in 2026?: In 2026, on the New Calendar, it falls on Saturday, October 31.

In Orthros

On the feast day Orthros sets the life of St Nicholas of Chios before you, beside the day's fast and readings, free to read.

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