Feast day of Markellos, Philagrios, & Pankratios, the Hieromartyrs

The Church today venerates the memory of Markellos, Philagrios, & Pankratios, the Hieromartyrs. The Church today also commemorates the Leave-taking of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple. Finally, Feb. 9 marks the feast day of Nicephoros, the Martyr of Antioch.