Martyr · Remembered on September 8
St. Adrian of Nicomedia
St. Adrian of Nicomedia is remembered on September 8 in Bless’s calendar of saints.
| Remembered on | September 8 |
|---|---|
| Title | Martyr |
| Died | c. 306 |
Life
An officer of the imperial guard who, watching Christians tortured, asked what reward made them so steadfast — and enrolled himself among them. His young wife Natalia strengthened him through martyrdom; soldiers of East and West afterward took him as their patron.
In the calendar
Through December 31, 2028, September 8 is taken by another celebration in the US calendar, so Bless’s Today screen shows another saint that day. St. Adrian of Nicomedia keeps September 8 in Bless’s calendar of saints, the September saints and the birthday finder.
- : Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Today shows Blessed Virgin Mary
- : Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Today shows Blessed Virgin Mary
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