Saints of the day
Orthodox saints of November 3
The feasts and saints the Orthodox Church commemorates on November 3 — on the Old Calendar, civil November 16.
Commemorated on November 3
- Martyrs Acepsimas, Joseph and Aeithalas
- Dedication of the Church of Great Martyr George in Lydda
Great Martyr George
A Roman officer (†303) who tore down Diocletian's edict of persecution and confessed Christ. The 'Trophy-bearer' is beloved from England to Ethiopia; his icon shows victory over the dragon of evil.
When it falls
- New Calendar: November 3 every year
- Old Calendar: civil November 16
Commemorations follow the Menaion of the Orthodox Church. New Calendar parishes keep them on the date shown; Old Calendar parishes keep them 13 days later on the civil calendar. Local churches add their own saints — your parish calendar comes first.