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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Paul of Damascus

Christian of Damascus, martyred for the faith of Christ.

Feast
September 25old style October 8
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Paul of Damascus is commemorated on 8 October with the martyr Tatta and their children Sabinian, Maximus, Rufus and Eugene, of Damascus, who were put to death for confessing Christ. The Azbyka page gives no other facts about them.

The commemoration on 8 October is according to the Greek tradition. They are not included in the present calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Commemorated the same day September 25