January 2 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
Saint Sylvester, Pope of Rome, and the Emperor Constantine the Great.
Adoration of the Cross by Pope St. Sylvester I, Empress Helena and Emperor Constantine.
Martyr Basil of Ancyra (Menologion of Basil II, 10th century).
Relics of Saint Martinianus of Milan, in the Cathedral of Milan.
January 6 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
January 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
…541 and 549, besides holding a council in Auch in 551 (c. 560) Saint Schottin (Schotin, Scarthin), hermit of Kilkenny, Ireland (6th century) (see also January 6) Saint Seiriol the Righteous, Abbott of Penmon Priory, brother of King Cynlas of Rhos and King Einion of Llŷn (6th century) (see also February 1 - Latin…
The Baptism of Christ. (Menologion of Basil II, 10th century)
Mural from the interior of St. John the Baptist Church at the Jordan River, depicting Jesus' baptism. (The Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God, and Saviour Jesus Christ)
Baptism of the Lord. Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God, Kilillo-Byelozhersk (1497).
The Baptism of Our Lord. Miracle-working icon. 17th century. Novo-Tikhvinsky Convent.