January 9 in Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendars is a feast day and a day of commemoration of saints and martyrs. Although some Orthodox churches use the Revised Julian Calendar and others use the t
Martyrdom of Polyeuctus of Melitene (Menologion of Basil II, 10th century)
Martyrdom of St. Marciana of Mauretania (French miniature, 15th century)
Monastery dedicated to St. Mary, in Reculver, where Saint Brithwald was Abbot.
Saint Foellan's cave, showing structure and altar.
Shemaiah (prophet)
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Shemaiah, also known as Samaia or Semeias, was a prophet during the reign of Rehoboam.
January 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
…Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Prophet Shemaiah (Samaia, Sameas, Semeias), (III Kings 12:22), (10th century BC) (Russian use only, see also: January 8 - Standard use) Martyr Polyeuctus of Melitene…
A Greek Orthodox icon of Prophet Shemaiah