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Orthodox Church commemorates Prophet Moses and Saint Hermione on September 4
The Orthodox Church commemorates several significant religious figures on September 4. Key among them is the Prophet Moses the Theologian, a central figure of the Old Testament recognized for leading the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery and receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
Other saints honored on this day include Saint Hermione, the daughter of the Apostle Philip, who is noted for her prophetic gift and missionary work in Ephesus. The calendar also commemorates Saint Oceanus the Martyr and Saint Anthimos the New Ascetic from Kefalonia.
In addition to these religious observances, the date marks various historical milestones, such as the end of the Western Roman Empire in 476 and the founding of Los Angeles in 1781.
Entities
Moses · Nicomedia · Orthodox Church · Saint Anthimos · Saint Aristion · Saint Hermione · Saint Nektarios of Aegina · Saint Oceanus · Saint Phoebe
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Saint Aristion was the Bishop of Alexandria
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Orthodox Church honors several saints on September 3
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Saint Phoebe is mentioned as a deaconess in the New Testament
- [● 3 SOURCES] Saint Anthimos was the Bishop of Nicomedia