June 17
Reading:
The holy Martyr Isaurus, a deacon, and Basil and Innocent
were from Athens. In the reign of Numerian (283-284), they came to
Apollonia (most likely, the city in Illyricum); there encountering
Felix, Peregrinus, and Hermias hidden in a cave, they strengthened them
in their Faith. Betrayed to Tripontius the Proconsul, all but Isaurus
and Innocent were beheaded; these last two Tripontius gave over to his
son, Apollonius, who tormented them, and then had them beheaded.
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.
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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