Commemorated on March 16
The Holy Martyr Sabinus was administrator of the Egyptian city of Hermopolis. During a persecution of Christians under the emperor Diocletian (284-305), St Sabinus and some like-minded companions hid in a remote village.
His hiding place was revealed by a certain ungrateful beggar who had brought him food. The saint used to feed him and help him with money, but the man betrayed him for two pieces of gold. Sabinus was seized with six other Christians, and after torture they were all drowned in the Nile in 287.
Troparion - Tone 1
You preached with godliness before the ungodly, That the Creator of All became incarnate without suffering change. You excelled in holy contest, O blessed Sabinas, For by meeting death in the river You attained the Source of incorruption. Therefore we praise you.
Kontakion - Tone 2
O God-bearing Sabinas, You are an unfading flower and bloom of divinity, Branch heavy-laden with fruit, Fill with your gladness those who in faith honor your memory, And pray for us all unceasingly.
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