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13 Righteous Martyrs of Cantara Monastery in Cyprus

Των της Μονής Καντάρας εν Κύπρω δέκα τριών οσιομαρτύρων

These thirteen martyrs, burned alive in the year 1231 by the Roman Catholic occupiers of the island of Cyprus on the orders of their archbishop Andrew for refusing the Filioque, were: John the abbot, and the monks Conon, Jeremias, Mark, Cyril, Theoctistus, Barnabas, the two brethren Maximus and Theognostus, Joseph, Gennadius, Gerasimus, and Germanus.

Feast day

The memory of 13 Righteous Martyrs of Cantara Monastery in Cyprus is celebrated every year on May 19. Last feast was on a Monday. Next feast in 2026 will be a Tuesday on 5 months 3 weeks.

Fast
free of fasting day (katalysi)

Take a look at the ephemeris of the day to see other saints and given names celebrated on the same day.