♱Daily Synaxarium ♱Sunday August 2, 2026translated
On this day, the Holy Church commemorates:
*Transfer of the relics of the first martyr and archdeacon Stephen.*Martyrs Maximus, Quintilian and Dada.*The righteous Saint Basil of Muscovy the Mighty.*The righteous Saint Basil of Kubansk.*The martyr Rutilius the African.
✤ Saint Martyr Rutilius the African (+ 250 AD) ✤
He tried, first of all, to replace offering sacrifices with material ransom. Finally, he was arrested, confessed Christ boldly, and died a martyr.
