The Forefeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
September 7
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Sozon the Martyr
September 7
This holy Martyr was a shepherd in Lycaonia. Born a pagan, named Tarasius, he received holy Baptism and was renamed Sozon. Filled with zeal for the truth, he taught his countrymen to desist from the worship of idols. Once he entered the temple of Artemis in Pompeiopolis of Cilicia, cut off the golden hand of the idol, and breaking it in pieces, distributed it among the poor. When he saw that many were being unjustly punished for the theft, of his own accord he gave himself up to Maximian the Governor. He was beaten with rods until his bones were broken. According to some, he suffered martyrdom in 288; according to others, in 304.


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Forefeast of the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
September 10
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Apodosis of the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
September 12
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