♱Daily Synaxarium ♱Thursday, July 9, 2026translated
On this day, the Holy Church commemorates:
*Saint Pancratius of Euphromene. *Saint Photius the Thessalonian. *The appearance of the Mother of God at my burial. *Renewal of the temple of the three saints, Ananias, Azariah, and Mishael. *The righteous Saints Dionysius the Eloquent and Metrophanes in the neighborhood of Saint Anne the Minor on Mount Athos. *Saints Martyrs Andrew and Probus. *What is new about the martyrs is Bishop Methodius of Crete. *Saints Patermotius and Cyprian.
✤ Saint Martyr Pancratius of Euphromene ✤
It is also mentioned on the ninth day of February.
He was born in Antioch in the time of the Lord Jesus. He and his parents were baptized in Jerusalem. Get to know the Apostle Peter. Ascetic for a while. The Messenger took him with him to Italy. He became Bishop of Ephromina in Sicily. He expelled demons and guided the residents to Christ, including the governor of the city. Many miracles happened. Among those who were guided by him was the priestess of the idols, Benedicta, who was baptized and became a deacon. He was martyred by beatings by some pagans. A church bearing his name was later built.
