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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Xenia of Cilicia

A woman martyr of Cilicia, who suffered for Christ.

Feast
January 18old style January 31
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Xenia of Cilicia was burned alive in Cilicia for her faith in Christ and died before the year 400. The time of her struggle is not known precisely.

She is commemorated on 18/31 January, according to the Greek calendar (31 January in the new style). Her name is not in the present calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Commemorated the same day January 18