When is the feast day of St Stephen of Rome?

The Orthodox Church commemorates St Stephen of Rome on August 2 on the New Calendar and August 15 on the Old Calendar.

Who else is commemorated on that day?

The Church also remembers St Vasily the Fool for Christ.

When is the feast of St Stephen of Rome in 2027?

In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Monday, August 2.

St Stephen of Rome

Hieromartyr Stephen, Pope of Rome (257), and those with him

Feast day

2AugustNew Calendar

15AugustOld Calendar

Coming feasts: Monday, August 2, 2027

Orthros artwork for the life of St Stephen of Rome — Orthros artwork

From the Prologue of Ochrid

He was Pope of Rome from 253 to 257. He fought against the heretic Novatian. Having healed Lucilla, daughter of the tribune Nemesius, he baptized them both. He suffered in the time of Valerian together with twelve of his clergy. He was beheaded while celebrating the Divine Liturgy.

Also commemorated on August 2

St Vasily the Fool for Christ

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Questions

When is the feast day of St Stephen of Rome?: The Orthodox Church commemorates St Stephen of Rome on August 2 on the New Calendar and August 15 on the Old Calendar.
Who else is commemorated on that day?: The Church also remembers St Vasily the Fool for Christ.
When is the feast of St Stephen of Rome in 2027?: In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Monday, August 2.

In Orthros

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

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