Commemorations
Martyr Longinus, the Centurion, who pierced the our Lord, with a spear – July 17
The Holy Martyr Longinus, the Centurion, was a Roman soldier, who served in Roman garrison, based in Jerusalem in Judea, under the command of the then prefect and Governor, Pontius Pilate, of Judea during 26-36 AD. He was assigned with the duty of crucifixion of the Lord as well as Read more