July 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) explained

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All fixed commemorations below are celebrated on July 20 by Old Calendar.

For 7 July, Orthodox Churches on the Old Calendar commemorate the Saints listed on June 24.

Saints

• Martyrs Peregrinus, Lucian, Pompeius, Hesychius, Pappias, Saturninus, and Germanus, of Dyrrachium in Macedonia (2nd century)^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}
• Saint Pantaenus the Confessor, head of the Orthodox School in Alexandria (c. 190 or 203)^{[1] [7] [8] [9]}
• Hieromartyr Evangelus, Bishop of Tomi (Constanţa) in Moesia (c. 284-305)^{[1] [2] [3] [7] [10] [11]}
• Saint Kyriaki the Great Martyr (Cyriaca, Dominica, Nedelja), of Nicomedia (289)^{[1] [2] [3] [7] [12] [13] [14]}
• Hieromartyr Eustathios (Eustace), by fire.^{[2] [3] [7] [15]}
• Hieromartyrs Epictetus, presbyter, and Astion, monk, in Scythia (290)^{[7] [16] [17]}
• Venerable Acacius of Sinai, who is mentioned in The Ladder of Divine Ascent (6th century)^{[1] [3] [7] [16] [18] [19]}
• Venerable Thomas of Mt. Maleon (Malevon), in Laconia (10th century)^{[1] [2] [3] [7] [20] [21]}
• Newly-Revealed (1923) Hieromartyr Vlasios of Akarnania (Blaise), and those with him (1006)^{[22] [23]}

Pre-Schism Western saints

• Saint Apollonius, an early Bishop of Brescia and Confessor.^{[8] [24] [25] [26]}
• Saint Illidius (Iflidius, Allyre), fourth Bishop of Clermont in Gaul, greatly revered by St Gregory of Tours (385)^{[3] [8] [27]}
• Saint Prosper of Aquitaine, a married layman who devoted himself to theology (c.455)^[8]
• Saint Palladius, first Bishop of the Scots (5th century)^[8]
• Saint Bonitus, fourth Abbot of Monte Cassino (c. 582)^[8]
• Saint Felix of Nantes, a great Bishop of Nantes in France for some thirty-three years (584)^[8]
• Saints Medran and Odran, brothers and disciples of St. Kieran of Ossory (6th century)^{[8] [28] [29]}
• Saint Æthelburh of Faremoutiers (Ethelburgh, Ethelburga, Aubierge), an Anglo-Saxon princess and Abbess of Faremoutiers Abbey (c. 664)^{[3] [8] [30] [31]}
• Saint Ampelius, Bishop of Milan in Italy under the Lombards (c. 672)^[8]
• Saint Hædde (Hedda), Bishop of the West Saxons (705)^{[1] [7] [8] [32] [33]}
• Saint Willibald, Anglo-Saxon missionary to the Germans, Bishop of Eichstätt and Enlightener of Bavaria (c. 787)^{[1] [3] [7] [8] [34] [35] [36]}
• Saint Máel Ruain of Tallaght (Maolruain), founder of monastery of Tallaght in County Dublin, Ireland (787)^{[1] [7] [8] [37]}
• Saint Angelelmus, Abbot of Sts Gervase and Protase in Auxerre in France, and then Bishop of Auxerre (828)^[8]

Post-Schism Orthodox saints

• Venerable Eudoxia of Moscow, in monasticism Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow (1407)^{[1] [3] [7] [16] [38] [39]}
• Martyr Polycarp the New.^{[2] [3] [7] [40]}

New martyrs and confessors

• New Hieromartyr Paul Chernyshev, Priest (1918)^{[7] [16]}

Other commemorations

• Translation (1654) of the icon of the Theotokos Blachernitissa ("Vlaherensk") from Mount Athos to Moscow.^{[7] [16] [41] [42]}
• Kalinovka Miracle of the Bloody Crucifix (1923)^[43]
• Miracle of Restoration of the "Image not made by hands" (Acheiropoieta) of Jesus Christ in Saint Boris and Gleb women monastery, Izyum eparchy (1997)^[44]
• Uncovering of the relics (2001) of Venerable Gerasimus, Abbot of Boldin (1554)^{[7] [16] [45]}
• Repose of Archimandrite Paisius (Tanasijevic), of the St. Prochorus of Pchinja Monastery, Serbia (2003)^{[1] [46]}

Sources

• "July 7/July 20". Orthodox Calendar (PRAVOSLAVIE.RU).
• "July 20 / July 7". HOLY TRINITY RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH (A parish of the Patriarchate of Moscow).
• July 7. OCA - The Lives of the Saints.
• July 7. The Year of Our Salvation - Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, Massachusetts.
• The Autonomous Orthodox Metropolia of Western Europe and the Americas (ROCOR). St. Hilarion Calendar of Saints for the year of our Lord 2004. St. Hilarion Press (Austin, TX). p. 50.
• The Seventh Day of the Month of July. Orthodoxy in China.
• "July 7". Latin Saints of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Rome.
• The Roman Martyrology. Transl. by the Archbishop of Baltimore. Last Edition, According to the Copy Printed at Rome in 1914. Revised Edition, with the Imprimatur of His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons. Baltimore: John Murphy Company, 1916. pp. 197–199.
• Rev. Richard Stanton. A Menology of England and Wales, or, Brief Memorials of the Ancient British and English Saints Arranged According to the Calendar, Together with the Martyrs of the 16th and 17th Centuries. London: Burns & Oates, 1892. pp. 316–324.

Greek Sources

• Great Synaxaristes: 7 ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ. ΜΕΓΑΣ ΣΥΝΑΞΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ.
• Συναξαριστής. 7 Ιουλίου. ECCLESIA.GR. (H ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ).
• ΙΟΥΛΙΟΣ. Αποστολική Διακονία της Εκκλησίας της Ελλάδος (Apostoliki Diakonia of the Church of Greece).
• 07/07/2018. Ορθόδοξος Συναξαριστής.

Russian Sources

• 20 июля (7 июля). Православная Энциклопедия под редакцией Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла (электронная версия). (Orthodox Encyclopedia - Pravenc.ru).
• 7 июля по старому стилю / 20 июля по новому стилю. Русская Православная Церковь - Православный церковный календарь на 2018 год.
• 7 июля (ст.ст.) 20 июля 2014 (нов. ст.). Русская Православная Церковь Отдел внешних церковных связей. (DECR).

Notes and References

1. http://orthochristian.com/calendar/20180707.html "July 7/July 20"
2. Συναξαριστής. 7 Ιουλίου. ECCLESIA.GR. (H ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ).
3. July 7. The Year of Our Salvation - Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, Massachusetts.
4. Great Synaxaristes: Οἱ Ἅγιοι Περεγρίνος, Λουκιανός, Πομπηΐος, Ἠσύχιος, Παππίας, Σατορνῖνος καὶ Γερμανὸς οἱ Μάρτυρες. 7 ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ. ΜΕΓΑΣ ΣΥΝΑΞΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ.
5. Martyr Peregrinus of Dyrrachium in Macedonia. OCA - Lives of the Saints.
6. Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould (M.A.). "SS. PEREGRINUS, LUCIAN, AND OTHERS, MM. (2ND CENT.)." In: The Lives of the Saints. Volume the Seventh: July - Part I. London: John C. Nimmo, 1898. p. 166.
7. http://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/calendar/index.php?year=2018&today=20&month=7&trp=0&tzo=-4 "July 20 / July 7"
8. http://www.orthodoxengland.org.uk/stdjul.htm "July 7"
9. Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould (M.A.). "S. PANTÆNUS, C. (A.D. 216.)." In: The Lives of the Saints. Volume the Seventh: July - Part I. London: John C. Nimmo, 1898. p. 167.
10. Great Synaxaristes: Ὁ Ἅγιος Εὐάγγελος ὁ Μάρτυρας. 7 ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ. ΜΕΓΑΣ ΣΥΝΑΞΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ.
11. Martyr Evangelicus the Bishop of Tomis, Constanța in Romania. OCA - Lives of the Saints.
12. Great Synaxaristes: Ἡ Ἁγία Κυριακὴ ἡ Μεγαλομάρτυς. 7 ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ. ΜΕΓΑΣ ΣΥΝΑΞΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ.
13. Martyr Kyriake of Nicomedia. OCA - Lives of the Saints.
14. КИРИАКИЯ. Православная Энциклопедия под редакцией Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла (электронная версия). (Orthodox Encyclopedia - Pravenc.ru).
15. Great Synaxaristes: Ὁ Ἅγιος Εὐστάθιος ὁ Ἱερομάρτυρας. 7 ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ. ΜΕΓΑΣ ΣΥΝΑΞΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ.
16. 7 июля по старому стилю / 20 июля по новому стилю. Русская Православная Церковь - Православный церковный календарь на 2018 год.
17. ЕПИКТЕТ И АСТИОН. Православная Энциклопедия под редакцией Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла (электронная версия). (Orthodox Encyclopedia - Pravenc.ru).
18. Venerable Acacius of Sinai, who is mentioned in the Ladder. OCA - Lives of the Saints.
19. АКАКИЙ СИНАЙСКИЙ. Православная Энциклопедия под редакцией Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла (электронная версия). (Orthodox Encyclopedia - Pravenc.ru).
20. Great Synaxaristes: Ὁ Ὅσιος Θωμὰς ὁ ἐν Μαλεῷ. 7 ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ. ΜΕΓΑΣ ΣΥΝΑΞΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ.
21. Venerable Thomas of Mt. Maleon. OCA - Lives of the Saints.
22. Άγιος Βλάσιος ο ιερομάρτυρας εξ Ακαρνανίας και οι συν αυτώ. Ορθόδοξος Συναξαριστής.
23. Holy Newly-Revealed Hieromartyr Vlasios of Akarnania. Mystagogy Resource Center. May 31, 2012. Retrieved: 18 September 2018.
24. Great Synaxaristes: Ὁ Ἅγιος Ἀπολλώνιος ὁ Ἱερομάρτυρας Ἐπίσκοπός της Βρεσκίας στὴν Ἰταλία. 7 ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ. ΜΕΓΑΣ ΣΥΝΑΞΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ.
25. 07/07/2018. Ορθόδοξος Συναξαριστής.
26. Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould (M.A.). "S. APOLLONIUS, B. (2ND CENT.)." In: The Lives of the Saints. Volume the Seventh: July - Part I. London: John C. Nimmo, 1898. pp. 165-166.
27. Rev. Richard Stanton. A Menology of England and Wales, or, Brief Memorials of the Ancient British and English Saints Arranged According to the Calendar, Together with the Martyrs of the 16th and 17th Centuries. London: Burns & Oates, 1892. pp. 316-318.
28. Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould (M.A.). "SS. MEDRAN AND ODRAN, CC. (6TH CENT.)." In: The Lives of the Saints. Volume the Seventh: July - Part I. London: John C. Nimmo, 1898. pp. 168-169.
29. Very Rev. John O'Hanlon. "Article VII.—Reputed Festival for St. Medran and St. Odhrain." In: Lives of the Irish Saints: With Special Festivals, and the Commemorations of Holy Persons. VOL. VII. Dublin, 1875. pp. 119-121.
30. Rev. Richard Stanton. A Menology of England and Wales, or, Brief Memorials of the Ancient British and English Saints Arranged According to the Calendar, Together with the Martyrs of the 16th and 17th Centuries. London: Burns & Oates, 1892. pp. 320-321.
31. Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould (M.A.). "S. ETHELBURGA, V. ABSS. (ABOUT A.D. 695.)." In: The Lives of the Saints. Volume the Seventh: July - Part I. London: John C. Nimmo, 1898. p. 169.
32. Rev. Richard Stanton. A Menology of England and Wales, or, Brief Memorials of the Ancient British and English Saints Arranged According to the Calendar, Together with the Martyrs of the 16th and 17th Centuries. London: Burns & Oates, 1892. p. 319.
33. Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould (M.A.). "S. HEDDA, B. (A.D. 705.)." In: The Lives of the Saints. Volume the Seventh: July - Part I. London: John C. Nimmo, 1898. pp. 169-170.
34. Rev. Richard Stanton. A Menology of England and Wales, or, Brief Memorials of the Ancient British and English Saints Arranged According to the Calendar, Together with the Martyrs of the 16th and 17th Centuries. London: Burns & Oates, 1892. pp. 321-322.
35. Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould (M.A.). "S. WILLIBALD, B. OF EICHSTADT. (ABOUT A.D. 786.)." In: The Lives of the Saints. Volume the Seventh: July - Part I. London: John C. Nimmo, 1898. pp. 170-181.
36. Very Rev. John O'Hanlon. "Article II.—St. Willibald, First Bishop and Patron of Aichstadt, Germany. [Eighth Century.]." In: Lives of the Irish Saints: With Special Festivals, and the Commemorations of Holy Persons. VOL. VII. Dublin, 1875. pp. 110-118.
37. Very Rev. John O'Hanlon. "ARTICLE I.—ST. MAOLRUAIN OR MAELRUAIN, ABBOT OF TALLAGH, COUNTY OF DUBLIN. [EIGHTH CENTURY.]." In: Lives of the Irish Saints: With Special Festivals, and the Commemorations of Holy Persons. VOL. VII. Dublin, 1875. pp. 98-110.
38. St. Eudokia, in Monasticism Euphrosyne, the Grand Duchess of Moscow. OCA - Lives of the Saints.
39. ЕВДОКИЯ ДИМИТРИЕВНА. Православная Энциклопедия под редакцией Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла (электронная версия). (Orthodox Encyclopedia - Pravenc.ru).
40. Great Synaxaristes: Ὁ Ἅγιος Πολύκαρπος ὁ Νέος. 7 ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ. ΜΕΓΑΣ ΣΥΝΑΞΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ.
41. Translation of the “Blachernae” Icon of the Mother of God to Russia. OCA - Lives of the Saints.
42. ВЛАХЕРНСКАЯ ИКОНА БОЖИЕЙ МАТЕРИ. Православная Энциклопедия под редакцией Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла (электронная версия). (Orthodox Encyclopedia - Pravenc.ru).
43. The Kalinovka Miracle of the Bloody Crucifix in 1923. Mystagogy Resource Center. September 20, 2010. Retrieved: 18 September 2018.
44. Web site: СПАС НЕРУКОТВОРНЫЙ - Древо . 2023-07-04 . drevo-info.ru . ru.
45. ГЕРАСИМ. Православная Энциклопедия под редакцией Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла (электронная версия). (Orthodox Encyclopedia - Pravenc.ru).
46. «Ночная служба» - Отац Паисие Светогорац (Танасиевич) - Рассказ иерея Ярослава Шипова (из сборника "Долгота дней", 2002-2006). AFON-RU. 28.10.10.