On the twentieth Ignatius died by the jaws of the lion.
(Fasting Day)
Forefeast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
Dec. 20 - The Forefeast of the Nativity of the Lord
A Homily in Preparation for the Celebration of Christmas (St. John Chrysostom)
Orthodox Christmas Resource Page
Holy Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-bearer
Saint Ignatius of Antioch Resource Page
Venerable Philogonios, Patriarch of Antioch
Synaxarion of Saint Philogonios the Patriarch of Antioch
Holy New Martyr John the Tailor of Thasos
Holy New Martyr John the Tailor of Thasos (+ 1652)
Saint Daniel II, Archbishop of Serbia
Saint Daniel II, Archbishop of Serbia (+ 1337)
Venerable Ignatius, Archimandrite of the Kiev Caves
Saint Ignatius, Archimandrite of the Kiev Caves Lavra (+ 1434)
Saint John of Kronstadt
Saint John of Kronstadt Resource Page
Synaxis of the Icon of the Mother of God
the “Rescuer of the Drowning”
Icon of the Mother of God the “Rescuer of the Drowning”