holidays

Christian feast day: Porphyry of Gaza

Historical image related to Christian feast day:
Porphyry of Gaza from February 26, null

Saint Porphyrius

Saint born in Gaza during the Byzantine Empire

Porphyrius was bishop of Gaza from 395 to 420, known, from the account in his Life, for Christianizing the recalcitrant pagan city of Gaza, and demolishing its temples.
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February 26

Day of the year

February 26 is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 308 days remain until the end of the year.
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