# Commemoration of Saint Artemios

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/commemoration-of-saint-artemios
> Updated: 2026-10-19T21:12:32.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Artemius of Antioch, a 4th-century Roman military commander and martyr who served under Emperors Constantine the Great and Constantius II. Tradition holds that he was executed by decapitation following his defiance of Emperor Julian the Apostate.

In Greece, the Hellenic Police observe the ‘Day of the Greek Police’ by honoring Artemios as their patron saint. Commemorations include religious services and official ceremonies across various regions, such as Boeotia, Euboea, Evrytania, and Phocis. Notable ceremonies were held in Lamia and Thessaloniki, attended by high-ranking police officials and religious leaders to recognize the force’s mission in protecting citizens.

## Claims

- Saint Artemios is the patron saint of the Hellenic Police. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Hellenic Police celebrated the ‘Day of the Greek Police’. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Police Chief Dimitrios Mallios issued a Daily Order during the ceremonies. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A religious ceremony was held in Lamia at the Holy Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos. (single source)
- Metropolitan Symeon of Phthiotis presided over the ceremony in Lamia. (single source)
- A religious ceremony was held in Thessaloniki at the Holy Metropolitan Church of Saint Gregory of Palma. (single source)
- Metropolitan Philotheos of Thessaloniki presided over the ceremony in Thessaloniki. (single source)
- Saint Artemios was a military figure during the time of Constantine the Great. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Greek Police commemorate patron saint Artemios

The Hellenic Police held nationwide ceremonies and religious services to celebrate the ‘Day of the Greek Police’ and honor their patron saint, the Great Martyr Artemios.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-police-commemorate-patron-saint-artemios

### 2026-10-19: Saint Artemius of Antioch commemorated by Orthodox Church

The Orthodox Church honors Saint Artemius of Antioch, a 4th-century Roman commander and martyr who died for his Christian faith during the reign of Emperor Julian the Apostate.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saint-artemius-of-antioch-commemorated-by-the-orthodox-church

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