Martyr Pegasias
Martyr Aphthonius
Martyr Elpidephorus
November 2
Reading:
These Martyrs contested in Persia about the year 330, in
the reign of Sapor (Shapur) II, King of Persia (325-379). Acindynus,
Pegasius, and Anempodistus, Persian Christians, confessed Christ before
the King, and were put to many torments. Aphthonius and Elpidephorus,
drawn to the Faith of Christ through the Martyrs, were beheaded with
another 7,000. Saints Acindynus, Pegasius, and Anempodistus were at last
burned to death. Two churches were dedicated in their honour in
Constantinople. As is often the case in church hymns, there is a play on
the meanings of the Saints' names here. Acindynus means "unimperilled";
Pegasius is derived from pegazo--"to gush forth"; Aphthonius is derived
from aphthonos-"abundant"; Elpidephorus means "hope-bearing";
Anempodistus means "unhindered." These are all Greek translations of
their Persian names.
Apolytikion in the Second Tone
Blessed is the earth that drank your blood, O prizewinners of the
Lord, and holy are the tabernacles that received your spirit; for in
the stadium ye triumphed over the enemy, and ye proclaimed Christ with
boldness. Beseech Him, we pray, since He is good, to save our souls.
Kontakion in the First Tone
As five unerring stars of the great Sun of Glory, the soldiers of
Christ God brightly shone on the whole earth, dispelling the gloom of
passions and pouring abundant grace on all of the faithful without cease
and unhindered; and they grant salvation that no sin can imperil,
through hope that is full of faith.
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