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Saint's Day Celebrated: Honoring Saint Leon the Thaumaturge

Published February 20, 2026, 07:14
Saint's Day Celebrated: Honoring Saint Leon the Thaumaturge

The Orthodox Church commemorates today, February 20th, 2026, the memory of Saint Leon the Thaumaturge, Bishop of Catania, as well as other Saints and Martyrs. Today is Cheesefare Friday, the last before the beginning of Great Lent. Saint Leon was distinguished for his faith, philanthropy, and miracles, while the other saints for their asceticism and devotion to God. Cheesefare Friday is a period of spiritual preparation, self-control, and reconciliation in anticipation of the fast.