Russian Orthodox Christian Menaion Calendar

August 12

Saints commemorated, links to lives of Saints,

Feasts, Scripture Readings, rubrics

  1. Afterfeast of the Transfiguration.
  2. Martyrs Anicletus and Photius (Photinus) of Nicomedia.
  3. Martyrs Pamphilus and Capito.
  4. Hieromartyr Alexander, Bishop of Comana.
  5. St. Pallamon of Egypt, instructor of St. Pachomius the Great.
  6. Greek Calendar
    • Saints Sergius and Stephen, monks.
    • Soldier-martyrs of Crete.
  7. (Service to St. Maximus the Confessor is transferred to this day.



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