Holy Martyr Epicharia (3rd Century) — September 27 / October 10 (Julian Calendar)

On this day, September 27 according to the Julian Calendar (October 10 civil calendar), the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorates holy Martyr Epicharia (3rd Century).

The holy martyr Epicharia suffered for Christ in Rome during the reign of the Emperor Diocletian (284–305). The brave confessor of Christ was hung up and tortured with iron hooks and blows of a hammer, and was then beheaded.