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Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Cassia and Saint Soson
The Orthodox Church commemorates several religious figures on September 7, including Saint Cassia the Hymnographer and the martyr Saint Soson.
Saint Cassia, a 9th-century Byzantine monastic and hymnographer, is noted for her intellect and her historical dialogue with Emperor Theophilus. She is remembered for her significant contributions to Byzantine ecclesiastical poetry and music.
Saint Soson, a 3rd-century martyr originally from Lycaonia, was a shepherd who was executed for his faith after selling parts of a golden idol to distribute the proceeds to the poor.
Additionally, the Church observes the pre-feast period for the Nativity of the Theotokos.
Entities
Athens · Brazil · Interpol · Orthodox Church · Saint Cassia · Saint Cassiane · Saint Cassiani the Monastic · Saint Soson · Saint Sozon
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Saint Soson lived in Lycaonia during the late 3rd century AD. www.tromaktiko.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Orthodox calendar commemorates Saint Soson the Martyr and Saint Cassiani the Monastic on September 7. www.tromaktiko.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Athens in 1999, resulting in 143 deaths.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Saint Soson was originally named Tarasios before being renamed upon his Christian baptism. www.tromaktiko.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Saint Soson was tortured and executed by being thrown into a fire. www.tromaktiko.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil gained independence from Portugal in 1822.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Saint Soson broke the right hand of a golden idol in Pompeiopolis to sell it and distribute the proceeds to the poor. www.tromaktiko.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Interpol was founded in Vienna in 1923.