September 22
Reading:
This saint 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 honour was
composed by Saint John Chrysostom. The translation of his holy relics
is celebrated on July 23.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the
Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of
ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of
truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O
Hieromartyr Phocas. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be
saved.
Kontakion in the Second Tone
The Master hath established thee as a divinely-radiant luminous,
and spiritual sun shining upon the multitude of the Church's faithful, O
glorious Martyr Phocas; for He hath accepted thy life, faith and
contests as fragrant myrrh, since He alone is abundant in mercy.
SOURCE:
SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2012(with 2011's link here also and further, 2010, 2009, 2008 and even 2007!)
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