December 18 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - December 20
Martyr Polyeuctus, at Caesarea in Cappadocia (Menologion of Basil II, 10th century).
Martyr Timothy the Deacon, in Mauretania (Menologion of Basil II, 10th century).
Ceramic altarpiece with St. Anastasius I, Pope of Rome (1923).
The Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar describes and dictates the rhythm of the life of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Passages of Holy Scripture, saints and events for commemoration are associated with each date, as are many times special rules for fasting or feasting that correspond to the day of the week or time of year in relationship to the major feast days.
