Calendar of Saints: Who is Celebrated Today, March 9, 2026
The Orthodox Church commemorates the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste today, March 9, 2026, during the third week of Lent.
Holy Martyrs of Sebaste β 40 soldiers united in decision to freeze for Christ
The article recounts the story of 40 Christian soldiers who chose martyrdom over renouncing their faith during the persecution by Emperor Licinius, ultimately freezing to death in water as a testament to their beliefs.