THE ORTHODOX CHURCH CALENDAR
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Today’s Orthodox Saints
Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian of Asia
PRIMARY COMMEMORATION
Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian of Asia
Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian of Asia
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SOURCE FOR TODAY’S COMMEMORATIONSOrthodox Church in America — Lives of the Saints
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November 1
Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian of Asia
Unmercenary HealersTwo brothers who offered their medical skill freely, caring for the sick in the name of Christ.
November 2
Martyrs Acindynus, Pegasius, Aphthonius, Elpidephorus and Anempodistus
Martyrs of PersiaFive confessors of Christ remembered together for their steadfast witness during persecution in Persia.
November 3
Dedication of the Church of Saint George at Lydda
Relics & Church DedicationThe November feast commemorates Saint George’s shrine at Lydda and the placing of his relics there.
November 4
Venerable Joannicius the Great
Venerable FatherA soldier who became a monk and devoted his strength to repentance, prayer and the defense of the holy icons.
November 5
Martyrs Galaction and Episteme
Venerable MartyrsA married couple who embraced ascetic life and remained united in their confession of Christ.
November 6
Saint Paul the Confessor, Archbishop of Constantinople
Hieromartyr & ConfessorA bishop repeatedly driven into exile for defending the Orthodox confession during the Arian controversy.“Through the prayers of Your saints, O Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us.”
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