Orthodox liturgical calendar for November 2 and 3, 2026

On November 2, 2026, the Orthodox Church commemorates the martyrs Akindynos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidophoros, and Anempodistos. These individuals served as officials under the Persian King Shapur II in 330 AD. After professing their Christian faith, they were arrested, whipped, and sentenced to be burned alive. According to tradition, their prayers invoked a storm that extinguished the flames, forcing the King to temporarily delay their execution. They were later brought back for trial, where Aphthonios was beheaded, and the King attempted to persuade the others to abandon their faith.

On November 3, 2026, the Church marks the translation of the relics of Saint George the Trophy-Bearer, alongside the commemoration of Saints Akepsimas, Joseph, and Aithalas. While the relics of Saint George are honored on this date, the primary name day for those named George and Georgia is traditionally celebrated in the spring. There are no other major name days established for November 3 according to the liturgical calendar provided by the sources.