Αγίων Δέκα Μαρτύρων, που υπέφεραν για την ιερή εικόνα του Χριστού στην Κωνσταντινούπολη
These martyrs were killed during the reign of the iconoclast Leo the Isaurian while protesting the removal of the icon of Christ that surmounted the Bronze Gate in Constantinople. Their names were: Julian, Marcian, John, James, Alexis, Demetrius, Photius, Peter, Leontius, and Mary the Patrician.
The memory of Saints Ten Martyrs who suffered for the holy icon of Christ in Constantinople is celebrated every year on August 9. Last feast was on a Saturday. Next feast in 2026 will be a Sunday on 3 weeks 2 days.
The Saints Ten Martyrs who suffered for the holy icon of Christ in Constantinople Day is not a fasting day per se, but in 2026 the date of August 9 falls within a fasting period.
Take a look at the ephemeris of the day to see other saints and given names celebrated on the same day.