The Holy Hieromartyr Phocas, Bishop of Sinope.
Saint Phocas was known for the many miracles he worked and for his apostolic zeal in shepherding the flock of Sinope. He contested for the Faith during the reign of the Emperor Trajan, in the year 102, when he was burned to death in a bath-house. A homily in his honor was composed by Saint John Chrysostom (PG 50:699). The translation of his holy relics is celebrated on July 23.
The above account is taken from the Great Horologion,
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