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Orthodox Christian commemorations for September 24-25

Overview

The Orthodox Christian calendar for late September commemorates several religious figures and traditions. A primary focus on September 24 is Saint Thecla, recognized as the first female martyr and an ‘isapostolos’ (equal to the apostles). Born in Iconium, she embraced Christianity following the teachings of the Apostle Paul and Barnabas, surviving attempted execution by fire and being cast to wild beasts.

Additional commemorations on September 24 include Saint Kosmos (Kospris) and the miracle of the Virgin Mary of Myrtidiotissa in the Kythira islands. In Greece, significant attention is given to Panagia Myrtidiotissa, the patron saint of Kythera; tradition holds that her miraculous icon was discovered in a myrtle bush by a shepherd in the 14th century. Celebrations include liturgical services and processions, particularly in Kythera and Pylos.

Saint Silouan the Athonite, known for teachings on humility and spiritual peace, is honored at the Muntele Rece Monastery in Romania. Looking ahead, the canonization of Saint Evloghia of Samurcasesti is scheduled for early October 2026 at the Samurcasesti Monastery.

On September 25, the calendar shifts to Saint Euphrosyne of Alexandria. Tradition states she lived for 38 years in a male monastery disguised as a monk named Smaragdos to pursue asceticism and serve the poor, until her father, Paphnutius, discovered her identity and joined her. This date also commemorates Saint Paphnutius of Jerusalem and Saint Seraphim of Radonezh.

Entities

Saint Thecla · Saint Silouan the Athonite · Orthodox Church · Saint Euphrosyne · Saint Cosmas of Samurcasesti

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

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    Name day celebrations for Vladislav and Saint Thecla on September 24

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  2. 9 days ago

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    Orthodox religious commemorations and feast days

    Orthodox Christian traditions mark several religious events in late September, including the feast of Panagia Myrtidiotissa in Greece and commemorations of Saint Thecla and Saint Euphrosyne.

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