February 16
Reading:
This Martyr contested during the reign of Maximian, in the
year 290, in Caesarea of Palestine, and was put to death by command of
Firmilian, the Governor of Palestine. His fellow contestants' names are
Valens, Paul, Seleucus, Porphyrius, Julian, Theodulus, and five others
from Egypt: Elias, Jeremias, Esaias, Samuel, and Daniel. Their
martyrdom is recorded in Book VIII, ch. 11 of Eusebius's
Ecclesiastical History, called
The Martyrs of Palestine.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee
received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our
immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down
the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O
Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
When fearful instruments of torture were brought forth, the noble
athletes of the Lord went with gladness and an undaunted spirit to
endure them all; for they set the flesh at nought and did not spare
their bodies; now they have inherited glory lasting for ever. And
without ceasing, they all intercede for us, who laud the great conflicts
they underwent.
SOURCE:
SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2012(with 2011's link here also and further, 2010, 2009 and even 2008!):
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