Overview of Greek Orthodox liturgical commemorations from November 6 to 9, 2026

Between November 6 and November 9, 2026, the Greek Orthodox calendar observes several significant religious figures. On November 6, the church commemorates Saint Leonard, a 5th-century Frankish noble born in 496 AD. Saint Leonard is noted for his efforts to free prisoners and his life as a hermit in the Limousin forest. November 7 is dedicated to Saint Athenodorus and the 33 Martyrs of Melitene, while November 8 marks the Synaxis of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, honoring the celestial angelic powers.

On November 9, the church celebrates Saint Nektarios, Metropolitan of Pentapolis. Born Anastasios Kefalas on October 1, 1846, in Selymbria, Thrace, he served as a teacher and clerk before committing his life to monasticism. The day also honors Saint Helladius, Saint Theoktisti of Lesbos, and the martyrs Christopher and Mavra. These commemorations serve as key liturgical milestones, highlighting the lives of saints and archangels revered within the tradition, providing the faithful with historical context and opportunities for annual celebration.