# Orthodox Church commemorations of Saint Cassia and Saint Sos

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> Updated: 2026-09-07T02:00:18.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

The Orthodox Church commemorates several religious figures on September 7, including the 3rd-century martyr Saint Soson and the 9th-century Byzantine hymnographer Saint Cassia (also known as Kassiani).

Saint Cassia is recognized for her significant contributions to Byzantine ecclesiastical poetry and music, particularly her liturgical works such as the hymn ‘Kyrie, η εν πολλαίς αμαρτίαις περιπεσούσα γυνή’. Historical tradition notes her intellect and a famous dialogue with Emperor Theophilus during the Iconoclasm era. She remains one of the few female creators from the Byzantine period whose works are preserved under her own name. 

Saint Soson is remembered as a shepherd from Lycaonia who was executed for his faith after distributing proceeds from the sale of a golden idol to the poor.

## Claims

- The Orthodox calendar commemorates Saint Soson the Martyr and Saint Cassiani the Monastic on September 7. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Saint Soson lived in Lycaonia during the late 3rd century AD. (single source)
- Saint Soson was originally named Tarasios before being renamed upon his Christian baptism. (single source)
- Saint Soson broke the right hand of a golden idol in Pompeiopolis to sell it and distribute the proceeds to the poor. (single source)
- Saint Soson was tortured and executed by being thrown into a fire. (single source)
- Interpol was founded in Vienna in 1923. (single source)
- A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Athens in 1999, resulting in 143 deaths. (single source)
- Brazil gained independence from Portugal in 1822. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Saint Kassiani: Byzantine hymnographer commemorated by the Church

The Orthodox Church honors Saint Kassiani, a prominent 9th-century Byzantine nun and hymnographer known for her influential liturgical poetry and historical connection to Constantinople.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saint-kassiani-byzantine-hymnographer-commemorated-by-the-church

### 2026-09-06: Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Cassia and Saint Soson

The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Cassia the Hymnographer and the martyr Saint Soson on September 7, while observing the pre-feast for the Nativity of the Theotokos.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orthodox-calendar-saint-soson-and-saint-cassiani-commemorated-on-september-7

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