Ecclesiastical Calendar: Who Celebrates on May 29, 2025?

Today, Thursday (May 29, 2025), according to the ecclesiastical calendar, we honor Saint Theodosia the Virgin Martyr, Saint Olvianus Bishop of Anae, Saint Hypomone, and the Feast of the Ascension of Christ into heaven forty days after the Resurrection. Names celebrated today include: Theodosia, Theodosios, Olvianos, Olivia, Hypomone, Nefeli. Saint Theodosia originated from Tyre in Phoenicia and was known not only for her virginal body but also her pure soul. From the age of eighteen, she shone with zeal and fervent faith among young pagan women. This drew the attention of Governor Urban, who tried every seductive method to persuade her to deny Christ. However, Theodosia remained steadfast in her holy faith. Enraged by her unwavering persistence, Urban savagely broke her bones and flayed her flesh. He then approached her offering to heal her wounds if she renounced her faith even at the last moment. With contempt, Theodosia replied, ‘I am a Christian.’ Consequently, the tyrant ordered her thrown into the sea where she gave up her spirit. Additionally, today is World Blue Day.