Friday, 22 May 2026
9 May 2026 on the Old calendar
- ✚Transfer of the relics of St Nicholas the Wonderworker from Myra to Bari (1087)
Liturgical colour: red
Saints of the day
- Prophet Isaiah (8th C BC)
- Martyr Christopher of Lycia († c. 250)
- Venerable Joseph of Optina († 1911)
- New Hieromartyr Priest Demetrius († 1938)
- New Hieromartyr Priest Vasily († 1939)
- Venerable Shio of Mgvimo, Georgia (6th C)
Fasting
Fish allowedFish, wine and oil are fine; no meat, dairy or eggs.
Fasting is personal; ask your priest.