Commemoration of St. Vitus2026 · Date · History
The Orthodox Church in America lists Martyrs Modestus, Crescentia, and Vitus among the saints commemorated on June 15.
About Commemoration of St. Vitus
The Orthodox Church in America includes the martyrs Vitus, Modestus and Crescentia in its June 15 Lives of the Saints calendar.
This is a specific Orthodox liturgical remembrance. Other Christian traditions and calendar conventions may observe saints differently; it is not a universal national public holiday.
Why Commemoration of St. Vitus matters
The church record places Vitus alongside Modestus and Crescentia, rather than treating the feast as a modern campaign invented by an identifiable organizer.
Stories in hagiographic lives express religious tradition; they should not be treated as medical or historical proof of miraculous cures.
History of Commemoration of St. Vitus
The Orthodox Church in America’s dated Lives of the Saints for June 15 lists the martyrs Vitus, Modestus and Crescentia.
The reviewed church calendar establishes present-day commemoration, but not the first adoption year of the June 15 feast or its original compiler.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
8 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
St. Vitus Day
How to Observe Commemoration of St. Vitus
Consult the relevant parish calendar or official church readings for your tradition.
Learn the liturgical context with respect for different communities and beliefs.
Use accurate attribution when discussing narratives drawn from saints’ lives.
For any health concern, rely on qualified medical advice rather than treating a saint legend as evidence of a treatment.
Commemoration of St. Vitus Facts
Orthodox Church in America calendar: June 15.
Commemoration includes Vitus, Modestus and Crescentia.
Different Christian calendars need not use identical practices or dates.
This is not a general statutory day off.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Faith Context Respect.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Orthodox Church in America — Lives of Saints, June 15 2027 (opens in a new tab)
Wave361 Official Evidence
Orthodox Church in America — Lives of the Saints, June 15 (opens in a new tab)
Orthodox Church Primary
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Commemoration of St. Vitus?
15 June The documented recurrence rule is: 15 June.
Does Commemoration of St. Vitus fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Commemoration of St. Vitus an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Orthodox Christian / saint commemoration. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Commemoration of St. Vitus?
The documented basis is: The Orthodox Church in America lists Martyrs Modestus, Crescentia, and Vitus among the saints commemorated on June 15.. Supporting evidence includes Orthodox Church in America — Lives of the Saints, June 15. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Commemoration of St. Vitus international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: Orthodox Christian / saint commemoration. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-08.
When does the Orthodox Church in America commemorate St. Vitus?
June 15 in the cited calendar.
Who is commemorated with Vitus?
The church lists martyrs Modestus and Crescentia with Vitus.
Do all Christian communities share the same calendar?
No. Denominational calendars and local traditions can differ.
Is this a public holiday?
The reviewed evidence documents a church commemoration, not a general national public holiday.
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