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Orthodox Church commemorations on September 3 and 4

Overview

The Orthodox Church observes the commemoration of several saints on September 3. Notable figures include Saint Anthimos (also referred to as Saint Antim), the Bishop of Nicomedia, who was martyred during the persecutions of Diocletian around 303 AD. Accounts note that he surrendered to soldiers and converted many through his conduct before his execution.

Other saints honored on this date include Saint Aristion, Bishop of Alexandria, Saint Archontios, the New Martyr Polydoros of Nea Efesos, and Saint Phoebe, who is recognized in the New Testament as a deaconess and collaborator of the Apostle Paul. Saint Phoebe is specifically noted as the first woman mentioned as a deaconess in the New Testament, appearing in the Epistle to the Romans by the Apostle Paul.

Beyond religious observance, the date is associated with various folk traditions and superstitions. Some customs suggest September 3 is an ideal time for deep cleaning homes and discarding unnecessary items to invite prosperity and avoid poverty, while other traditions advise against holding weddings or matchmaking ceremonies on this day.

Looking ahead to September 4, the Church celebrates the Prophet Moses the Theologian and Saint Hermione, daughter of the Apostle Philip. The life of Moses is highlighted through his journey from being an adopted son of a Pharaoh to leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Saint Hermione is noted for her prophetic gift and her death in Ephesus. Additionally, religious observances include the commemoration of the relics of Saint Nektarios of Aegina, Saint Oceanus the Martyr, and Saint Anthimos the New Ascetic from Kefalonia.

Entities

Orthodox Church · Nicomedia · Saint Anthimos · Saint Phoebe · Moses

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The Orthodox Church honors several saints on September 3 www.thenewspaper.gr · www.in.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Saint Anthimos was the Bishop of Nicomedia www.thenewspaper.gr · www.in.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Saint Aristion was the Bishop of Alexandria www.in.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Saint Phoebe is mentioned as a deaconess in the New Testament

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Orthodox Church commemorates Prophet Moses and Saint Hermione on September 4
The Orthodox Church celebrates the feast days of Prophet Moses the Theologian, Saint Hermione, and Saint Oceanus on September 4.
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Saint Antim of Nicomedia commemorated on September 3
The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Antim of Nicomedia on September 3, a day also marked by folk traditions involving home cleaning and prohibitions on weddings.

Sources

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