December 30 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - January 1
All fixed commemorations below are observed on January 13 by Eastern Orthodox Churches on the Old Calendar.
For December 31st, Orthodox Churches on the Old Calendar commemorate the Saints listed on December 18.
Apodosis of the Nativity of Christ
Righteous Abgar V, King of Osroene (c. 50)
Holy Ten Virgin Martyrs of Nicomedia, who had their eyes put out and their sides run through (c. 286 – 305)
Martyr Olympiodora, who was burned alive.
Martyr Busiris, martyred by women with knitting needles.
Martyr Nemes (Nemo), by the sword.
Saint Hermes of Dunonia, exorcist (4th century)
Hieromartyr Zoticus (Zotikos) the Priest of Constantinople, Feeder and Guardian of Orphans, Cherisher of the Poor and Servant of Lepers (c. 340) (see also December 30 - Russian)
Saint Anysius, Bishop of Thessaloniki (c. 407) (see also December 30 - Roman)
Venerable Melania the Younger, Nun of Rome (439)
Venerable Gelasius, Monk (Abba) of Palestine, who reposed in peace.
Venerable Gaius, Monk, who died in peace.
Venerable Sabiana, Abbess of Samtskhe Convent (11th century)
Martyrs of Catania, in Sicily:
Stephen, Pontian, Attalus, Fabian, Cornelius, Sextus, Flos, Quintian, Minervinus and Simplician, early martyrs in Catania in Sicily.