THE ORTHODOX CHURCH CALENDAR
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
Today’s Orthodox Saints
Saturday of the 14th week after Pentecost
PRIMARY COMMEMORATION
Holy Prophet Zachariah and Righteous Elizabeth, parents of Saint John the Baptist
Holy Prophet Zachariah and Righteous Elizabeth, parents of Saint John the Baptist
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SOURCE FOR TODAY’S COMMEMORATIONSOrthodox Church in America — Lives of the Saints
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FEATURED LIVES
Stories of Faith and Courage
September 7
Saint Kassiani
Venerable Nun & HymnographerPoet, composer and monastic whose hymns still give voice to repentance and divine love.September 2
Holy Martyr Mamas
MartyrA young shepherd who confessed Christ with courage and became a beloved witness of the early Church.September 1
Saint Simeon Stylites the Elder
Venerable FatherThe great ascetic of Syria who spent decades in prayer upon a pillar and guided multitudes to Christ.September 3
Hieromartyr Anthimus
Bishop & MartyrBishop of Nicomedia who shepherded the faithful through persecution and sealed his witness with martyrdom.September 4
Saint Hermione
Virgin Martyr & Unmercenary HealerDaughter of Saint Philip the Deacon, prophetess and healer who confessed Christ with courage before the Roman emperors.September 5
Holy Prophet Zachariah and Righteous Elizabeth
Prophet & Righteous MotherThe holy parents of Saint John the Baptist, who remained faithful to God through childlessness, persecution and martyrdom.“Through the prayers of Your saints, O Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us.”
AMEN