Greek Orthodox Calendar Marks June 2 Feast of Saints Marinos and Nicephorus

The Greek Orthodox calendar for June 2 commemorates the memory of Saint Marinos of Vaani and Saint Nicephorus the Confessor. According to the 2026 liturgical schedule, both saints are celebrated on this day.

Saint Nicephorus, born in Constantinople in 758 AD, was noted for his theological education and his defense of icon veneration. He served as patriarch after the death of Patriarch Tarasius, faced persecution under Emperor Leo V, and ultimately died on June 2, 822 AD. The entry also references the historical context of iconoclastic conflicts and the saint’s steadfastness in protecting Orthodox worship.

The calendar lists related name days—Marinos, Nicephorus, Nicephoria, and Nicephora—allowing believers to observe the feast with appropriate prayers and services.