Righteous · Old Testament
Righteous Abel
Also known as Abel the Righteous · Abel son of Adam
The shepherd son of Adam whose offering was accepted by God and who was slain by his brother Cain, counted the first righteous martyr.
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- Martyr Adrian of Caesarea · Martyr
- Martyr Eubulus of Caesarea · Martyr
- Virgin-Martyrs Ennatha, Valentina, and Paula of Palestine · Martyr
- Martyr Pamphilius the Presbyter and his Companions at Caesarea · Hieromartyr
Notes
Among the Holy Forefathers, commemorated on the Sunday before the Nativity of Christ.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints