Wednesday, 30 December 2026

17 December 2026 on the Old calendar

Liturgical colour: red

Saints of the day

Virginmartyr Anysia at Thessalonica († c. 285-305)
Martyr Zoticus the Presbyter, Nourisher of Orphans (4th C)
Holy Hierarch Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia († 1563)
Afterfeast of the Nativity of Our Lord
Martyr Philaret of Nicomedia and those with him († 311)
Venerable Theodora of Cæsarea in Cappadocia (8th C)
Venerable Theodora of Constantinople (10th C)
Apostle of the 70, Timon the Deacon (1st C)
Martyrs Paulinus, Birus, Ombrius, Sebirus, Callistratus, Florence, Arian, Anthimius, Ubricius, Isidore, Euculus, Sampson, Studius, and Thespesius

No fast

Any food is fine.

Fasting is personal; ask your priest.