October 17
Reading:
Saint Andrew was from the island of Crete, where he lived
the monastic life. During the reign of Constantine Copronymus, he came
to Constantinople and suffered many things in defence of the veneration
of the holy icons. Finally, he was dragged through the market, bound by
the feet, one of which was severed by a fishmonger wielding a cleaver,
and thus the Saint surrendered his spirit unto God in the year 761. His
sacred relics were buried at a certain place called "The Judgment."
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
Trained on the mountain in ascetical labours, with the whole
armour of the Cross thou didst vanquish the spiritual arrays of unseen
enemies; and when thou hadst stripped thyself with great courage for
contest, thou didst slay Copronymus with the sword of the true Faith.
For both these things hast thou been crowned by God, O righteous Martyr,
blest Andrew of great renown.
Kontakion in the Third Tone
On this day the Church of Christ with great rejoicing observeth
the resplendent festival of thine illustrious mem'ry summoning all of
the faithful to come together. She is glad, for she possesseth the
precious treasure of thy much-afflicted body, O Martyr Andrew, light of
the Orthodox Faith.
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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