# Orthodox Church saint commemorations

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> Updated: 2026-08-16T21:01:15.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

The Orthodox Church observes various feast days and commemorations of saints during August.

On August 8, the name day of Saint Miron the Wonder-worker, bishop of Crete, is celebrated. This observance includes prayers and charitable acts, particularly in Bulgaria. The day also commemorates Saint Emilian, a 9th-century bishop.

On August 17, the Church honors several figures, including Saint Myron, a priest martyred around 250 AD during the reign of Emperor Decius. Tradition states that Myron, who dedicated his life to the poor, widows, and orphans, was beheaded after refusing to renounce his faith despite threats from the governor of Achaia, Antipater. The feast day also commemorates the martyrs Straton, Philip, Eutychianos, and Cyprianos, residents of Nicomedia who were arrested after preaching in the city’s amphitheater. Additionally, the Church honors Saint Leucius and Saint Demetrios, an 18th-century neo-martyr from Samarina who faced martyrdom under Ottoman rule.

On August 18, the Church honors Saints Floros and Lavros, twin brothers and stonemasons from Byzantium. While working in Illyria, they used their skills to spread the Gospel. Following the healing of a priest’s son’s eye through prayer, they were arrested and martyred by being thrown into a well. The Church also commemorates Saint Arsenios of Paros on this day, an ascetic monk from the Cyclades, and marks the commemoration of the relocation of the holy relics of Saint Arsenios.

## Claims

- The Orthodox Church honors Saint Leucius, Saint Myronos, and Saint Stratonos on August 17. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Names celebrated on August 17 include Leukothea, Myron, and Stratos. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Saint Myron was martyred around 250 AD during the reign of Emperor Decius. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Saint Myronos was a priest from Achaia who was martyred around 250 AD. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Saint Myronos was executed by decapitation after refusing to renounce his faith. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Saint Myron was beheaded after refusing to renounce Christ despite threats to his congregation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Church also commemorates Saint Demetrios, a neo-martyr from Samarina. (single source)
- Saint Demetrios was executed by being walled up after being brought before Ali Pasha. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Orthodox Church commemorates various saints on August 17 and 18

The Orthodox Church commemorates various saints on August 17 and 18, including the martyr Saint Myron and the ascetic Saint Arsenios of Paros.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orthodox-church-commemorates-saint-myronos-on-august-17

### 2026-08-08: Saint Miron’s Name Day Observed on August 8

Orthodox Christians mark Saint Miron’s name day on 8 August 2026 with prayers, charity, and remembrance of his miracles, especially in Bulgaria.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saint-mirons-name-day-observed-on-august-8

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