On September 16, 3 Orthodox church holidays are celebrated. The list of events informs you about church holidays, fasts, and days of honoring the memory of saints. The list will help you find out the date of a significant religious event for Orthodox Christians.
Orthodox Church holidays 16 September 2023
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| Holy Martyrs Anthimus, Bishop of Nicomedia, and with him Theophilus, deacon, Martyrs Dorotheus, Mardonius, Mygdonius, Peter, Indis, Gorgonius, Zinon, the Virgin of Domna, and Martyr Euthymius |
Memorial Day of Bishop Anthimos and other martyrs who suffered for their faith during the persecution of Christians under the emperors Diocletian and Maximian. |
| St. Theoktistos of Palestine, companion of Euthymius the Great |
It is the memorial day of Abbot Theoktistos (5th century). The author of many works and feats. |
| Blessed John Vlasaty, Wonderworker of Rostov |
It is dedicated to Saint John, who labored in Rostov during the reign of Ivan the Terrible (XVI century). He was nicknamed "The Hairy One" because of his large head of hair, and "The Merciful One" because he performed many healings. |
