Friday, 16 October 2026

3 October 2026 on the Old calendar

Liturgical colour: dark (strict fast)

Saints of the day

Martyr Longinus the Centurion, who stood at the Cross of the Lord and with him 2 other Martyrs (1st C)
Venerable Gallus the hermit, Englightener of Switzerland
Blessed Eupraxia, Princess of Pskov († 1243)
Venerable John and Longin of Yarena
Venerable Longin of Yarensk († 1544-1545)
Venerable Mallus
New Hieromartyr Michael Lektorsky († 1920)
New Hieromartyrs Priest Eugene († 1937) and John († 1942)

Strict fast

Plant food without oil.

Fasting is personal; ask your priest.