Church holidays in October 2022

Believers celebrate holidays every year according to the church calendar. It indicates not only the festivities, but also the corresponding services, fasts. In October there is an important day for the Orthodox – the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. Healthy Food Near Me will also talk about other church holidays that the Orthodox expect in October 2022.

Calendar of church holidays in October

1 October

Glorification of St. Euphrosyne of Suzdal

Saint Euphrosyne taught those around her about love and humility, helped people and instructed them on the righteous path. Her whole life was connected with the service of God.

Glorification of the Icon of the Mother of God of Molchenskaya “Healer” 

The icon depicts the Mother of God, with her right hand she holds a baby, and with her left hand – the main work of John of the Ladder. Orthodox believe that the Mother of God sends grace to all who turn to her.

2 October

Day of the Martyrs Trofim, Savvaty and Dorimedont

During the reign of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, Probus Trophimus, Savvaty and Dorimedont abandoned pagan rites: once they accepted the Christian faith, they remained faithful to God. For this, Christians were brutally tortured and died defending their faith. 

3 October

Memorial Day of the Great Martyr Eustathius Plakida, Martyr Theopistia and the children of their martyrs Agapius and Theopist

Eustathius witnessed a miracle, after which he and his family converted to Christianity. Much suffering has befallen them. Eustace lost his wife and children, but did not despair. He helped all the distressed and wandering and did not renounce the faith and the fear of death.

Day of the Reverend and Blessed Prince Oleg of Bryansk 

Oleg Bryansky is the grandson of Mikhail Chernigovsky. More than one temple was built with his money, and people of all classes turned to the saint for help.

4 October

Day of Uncovering the relics of St. Demetrius, Metropolitan of Rostov 

The bishop of the Orthodox Church is known not only as a preacher, but also as a spiritual writer and teacher. He founded a grammar school in Rostov.

In honor of the conception of the Most Holy Theotokos, Dimitri, Metropolitan of Rostov, held a liturgy, during which he indicated the future place of his burial.

Memorial Day of Hieromartyr Hypatius, Bishop of Ephesus, and Andrew, his Presbyter

Bishop Hypatius of Ephesus and his presbyter Andrew passed on knowledge about Christ to people, openly glorifying him and the faith. For this, Emperor Leo the Isaurian subjected them to severe torture.

5 October

Day of the Prophet Jonah

The prophet Jonah spoke about the fate of the people of Israel, predicted a lot. There is a separate book in the Bible dedicated to this saint. It says that the prophet was sent by the Lord to preach about repentance.

Memorial Day of Righteous Peter, Former Publican

Righteous Peter collected taxes in Africa. At the beginning of his life, he was distinguished by cruelty, but he gained faith and managed to find the way to God through repentance and doing good deeds.

Memorial Day of St. Macarius Zhabynsky

Saint Macarius threw all his strength into restoring the Zhabynskaya hermitage devastated by the Lithuanians, for which he received his nickname. According to legend, he received a healing gift from God, after which he was called the Belevsky miracle worker.

Macarius Zhabynsky endured many trials in order to get closer to God. He died at the age of 84 and was buried near the monastery.

6 October

Conception of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John

It was predicted that the Forerunner would appear before the Messiah, able to tell about his coming. That is why the expectation of the Forerunner was no less significant for all believers.

7 October

Memorial Day of the First Martyr Equal-to-the-Apostles Thekla 

According to legend, Saint Thekla healed the sick, helped the poor and gave them shelter. She is also called the mentor of all who lost their home, all who were doomed to suffering. Saint Thekla is often prayed to by the desperate. 

Memorial Day of the Monk Nikander the Desert Dweller

Nicander, after the death of his father, convinced his mother to distribute the family estate, after which he himself became a hermit. They turned to him for help, and Nikandr did not refuse anyone, because “monastic life” says so. 

8 October

Memorial Day of St. Sergius, Abbot of Radonezh, Wonderworker of All Our Country

Saint Sergius is one of the most famous saints. He erected more than one chapel with his own hands. As the legends say, he loved to work and communicate with people. With his prayers, he approached God and helped those who lost contact with him.

Memorial Day of Saint Euphrosyne of Alexandria

The venerable one was born in Alexandria at the end of the XNUMXth century. According to church history, from birth she strove for monastic life. To do this, she even had to pretend to be a man and live in a monastery.

Memorial Day of St. Arseny the Great Catholicos of Georgia

Arseniy, after reaching the age of 18, became a bishop, and later took the title of Catholicos of Georgia (this is the name of the highest clergyman of the country). In history, he is known as a philologist and philologist, glorifying the culture of his native language.

9 October

Day of the Repose of the Evangelist John the Theologian

One of the 12 apostles, he was distinguished by a sincere love for life and the purity of his soul. The only one of a dozen who died of natural causes. John became one of the three disciples whom God drew closest to himself. The day of his memory is one of the brightest Orthodox events, it is considered the holiday of Love.

10 October

Memorial Day of St. Savvaty of Solovetsky

Savvaty stood out among other ascetics by the fact that he treated those around him with trepidation and helped them in every possible way. For a long time the monk lived in a hermitage, which helped him to draw closer to God.

Memorial Day of the Martyr Kallistratus and his squad

Callistratus was a warrior, but distinguished by a meek and kind disposition. Once one of his subordinates reported to him that Kallistrat prays at night to Jesus. Because of faith in Christ, the man was tortured and then tried to drown. But, according to church history, the saint was saved by dolphins. Many trials still fell on the lot of Callistratus and his associates, but they did not lose faith in Christ.

11 October

Memorial Day of the Reverend Schemamonk Cyril and Schemanun Maria

Cyril and Maria worked for the good of the people: they helped the poor, built a shelter for wanderers. In old age, they settled together in a monastery, where they took tonsure. They died there.

Memorial Day of St. Khariton the Confessor

Khariton faced severe trials, but remained faithful to Christ and was able to survive. Like many other Christians, he strove for solitude: he went into the wilderness and remained there to live in prayer and service to God.

12 October

Memorial Day of St. Cyriacus the Hermit

Actively participated in the fight against heresy, directing people to the true path. People turned to the Reverend for help and healing, he helped all those who were suffering. And even having retired to the desert, he was not left alone: ​​people followed him, hoping for his miraculous prayer.

13 October

Memorial Day of St. Gregory of Pelshemsky

Gregory of Pel’shemsky was also called the Vologda miracle worker. In his homeland, he participated in the construction of churches, helped people, including those who fled from the bloodshed of Moscow civil strife.

Memorial Day of St. Michael, the first Metropolitan of Kyiv

The saint was distinguished by meekness and calmness. The name of Mikhail, the first Metropolitan of Kyiv, is associated with the opening of the first churches and religious schools in the region.  

14 October

Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos

On this day, the Mother of God appeared to the people: on October 1 (according to the old style), her face appeared in Constantinople. According to the scripture, the Most Holy Theotokos was surrounded by light and angels. She extended her veil over the faithful, which became a symbol of protection.

It is believed among the people that if snow falls on Pokrov, the coming winter will be warm and snowy, and if it suddenly starts raining, severe frosts will await.

Memorial Day of the Apostle from 70 Ananias

Ananias baptized one of the persecutors of Christians, who later became a preacher. Today every believer knows this persecutor – his name is Paul.

15 October

Memorial Day of the Righteous Warrior Theodore of Sanaksar (Ushakov)

The most famous admiral of the fleet. Fedor Fedorovich Ushakov conducted more than 40 campaigns and did not suffer a single defeat. In addition, the warrior was a true Christian and after his death he was buried near the monastery.

Holy Hieromartyr Cyprian, Martyr Justina

Cyprian and Justina were originally pagans. However, according to legend, God helped them find the true path, delivering them from delusions. Today they are addressed in prayers by believers who find it difficult to resist temptations.

16 October

Memorial Day of St. John Khozevita

John Hozevit was famous for his sincerity and purity. Christians know him as a fighter against the Eutychian heresy. 

Memorial Day of the Hieromartyr Dionysios the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens, and his disciples

Dionysius was a disciple of the Apostle Paul, personally saw the Mother of God, and wrote about this meeting: “one cannot imagine greater bliss.”

After Paul’s death, he continued his work, supported by his disciples: presbyter Rusticus and deacon Eleutherius. In traveling around Europe with the preaching of the Christian faith, the martyrs found their death.

17 October

Memorial Day of the Blessed Prince Vladimir of Novgorod

The son of Grand Duke Yaroslav the Wise, Vladimir, ruled in Novgorod from the age of 14. Carried the word of God, participated in the construction of St. Sophia Cathedral. Shortly after the consecration of the cathedral, he died at the age of 32.

Memorial Day of Hieromartyr Hierofei

Lived in the XNUMXst century. The first bishop of Athens, Hierotheos, according to legend, was present at the burial of the Virgin. Died of martyrdom.

Memorial Day of Saints Ion and Nectarius of Kazan

Two monks, father and son, despite their wealth and noble origin, avoided sin, lived modestly under the guidance of the spiritual teacher Guria. The bodies were buried in the Kazan Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery.

18 October

Glorification of the Martyr Kharitina

Kharitina lived during the reign of the pagan Diocletian. She was left without parents early, but from childhood she carried love for Christ into the world, introducing other people to the faith. Steadfastly accepted torment and death at the age of 17.

Day of Saints Peter, Alexy, Jonah, Philip, Hermogenes and Tikhon

The Church honors these saints as guardians of Moscow. It is believed that they patronize both the city and the whole country.

Holy Martyr Dionysius Memorial Day 

Dionysius is the teacher of the Alexandrian school. Known for devoting his life to charity and education.

19 October

Celebration of the Icon of the Mother of God “Arabian”

It is considered one of the oldest icons: on it the Mother of God holds the infant Christ the Savior. The peculiarity of the icon is that in the image the baby is on the left side of it.

20 October

Memorial Day of the Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus

Sergius and Bacchus were in high military positions. And when the ruler found out that they were Christians, he ordered them to renounce their faith, returning to worship before idols. Both refused, declaring that dying for God would be their gain. The martyrs were brutally tortured and then executed.

Memorial Day of St. Sergius of Nuromsky

Sergius is one of those who participated in monastic deeds on Mount Athos. A little later, already in Our Country, the monk built his chapel near the Nurma River (in the Vologda region).

21 October

Memorial Day of St. Pelagia

Before the beautiful Pelagia met Christianity, she was a dancer and a harlot. Love for Jesus helped her overcome herself. Pelagia renounced worldly joys, was baptized, gave away her property and, dressed as a man, took monastic vows.

22 October

Memorial Day of Saints Andronicus and Athanasius 

The couple devoted themselves entirely to serving God: they helped the poor, built a shelter. Their children later also converted to Christianity.

23 October

Commemoration of the Martyrs Eulampius and Evlampia

The brother and sister were asked to renounce the Christian faith. Both died in agony, not betraying their love for Jesus Christ.

Day of Blessed Andrew of Totem

One of the Vologda saints, revered as a holy fool. It is believed that thanks to his perseverance and work, Andrei Totemsky deserved the divine gift of wonderworking. He lived in poverty, everything that was given to him, he distributed to other needy.

24 October

Memorial Day of St. Theophan the Confessor

Theophanes, even in his youth, was drawn to Christianity, and even after his marriage he remained chaste in order to take monastic vows. He built more than one monastery. Until the end of his days he was faithful to Jesus Christ.

Memorial Day of the Martyr Zinaida and Philonilla

Close relatives of the Apostle Paul left the city life. They settled in a cave and dedicated their lives to the art of medicine.

25 October

Celebration of the Rudny Icon of the Mother of God

The icon was kept in Kyiv, in the Florovsky Monastery. She was kidnapped in the 20s. Today, believers can venerate the list from the miraculous image in the Ascension Cathedral. 

Celebration of the Jerusalem Icon of the Mother of God

According to legend, the icon was painted by the Apostle Luke 15 years after the Ascension of Jesus Christ. It is believed that thanks to her, the Byzantines were able to resist the Scythians. In 988, the icon was presented to Prince Vladimir and transported to Korsun.

26 October

Commemoration of Martyr Carp, Bishop of Thyatira

Because of his devotion to Christ, Carp was persecuted. The ruler Diocletian ordered him to be chained to horses for refusing to participate in pagan holidays.

27 October

Celebration of the Yakhroma Icon of the Mother of God.

According to church history, the icon appeared to Kosma of Yakhroma, the founder of the Holy Dormition Cosmin of the Yakhroma Monastery. Today he is canonized by the Orthodox Church, and the icon dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin is kept in the monastery.

Day of the Martyrs Nazarius, Gervasius, Kelsius and Protasius

They lived approximately in the I-II centuries. During their lifetime, the martyrs converted many pagans to Christianity, for which they were executed at the behest of the ruler Nero.

28 October

Memorial Day of St. Euthymius the New

His other name is also known – Nikita. According to legend, Euthymius the New was engaged in the treatment of diseases, helped people with advice and a kind word, as a reward for this, God sent him the gift of providence. 

29 October

Day of the martyr Longinus the centurion

He served in Judea under Pontius Pilate. He was not only a witness to the last minutes of Christ’s life, but he himself wounded his body with a spear. Later he repented, converted to Christianity and began to preach. Longinus also suffered the fate of many Christians of that time – he was executed. 

Memorial Day of the Holy Blessed Princess Evpraksia of Pskov

At the beginning of the XNUMXth century, Eupraxia of Pskov built a monastery in the name of the memory of St. John the Baptist. She became his abbess.

30 October

Prophet Hosea Day 

He helped those who, for whatever reason, lost faith in God. The prophet Hosea received all the inhabitants of Israel, it is believed that he was able to predict many significant events for the church.

Memorial Day of St. Anthony of Leokhnovsky

For many years Anthony Leokhnovsky lived in a hermitage. He founded the Leokhnov monastery, and later a monastery was built in its place. One of the most revered Novgorod saints.

31 October

Memorial Day of the Apostle from Luke 70 (Luke Day)

The Apostle Luke is one of the 70 disciples of Jesus Christ, a like-minded person of the Apostle Paul. Considered the creator of one of the Gospels. The holiday in his honor is celebrated three times a year: in addition to October 31, another on May 5 and October 20.

According to popular beliefs, if there is no snow on the street that day, then winter will not come soon. 

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