Martyr
Holy Martyr Victor
August 23 Old CalendarSeptember 5 New Calendar
Life
He suffered in Marseilles in the third century. After fierce torments he was cast into prison, where he converted the guards to the faith of Christ. He was crucified on a cross and so ended his life.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, August 23. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on August 23
The full reading for August 23 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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