Religious observances on October 9 and 10

On October 10, the Orthodox calendar commemorates the siblings Saints Eulampius and Eulampia. According to historical accounts, the duo lived during the reign of Emperor Maximian in 296 AD. After Eulampius was captured in Nicomedia for his Christian faith and forced to face idol worship, he successfully destroyed a statue of the god Ares through prayer. His sister, Eulampia, joined him in martyrdom, and both were subjected to execution by boiling water.

Separately, October 9 honors the Patriarch Abraham and his nephew Lot. Abraham, historically recognized as the founder of the Hebrew nation, originally lived in Ur before migrating to Harran. At the age of 75, following divine instruction to leave his homeland, Abraham traveled to Canaan accompanied by his wife Sarah, his nephew Lot, and their households. This migration is considered the foundational journey for the establishment of the Hebrew nation, as they carried their livestock and possessions toward the Promised Land.