June 7
Reading:
This Martyr contested in Ancyra during the reign of
Diocletian (284-305), when Theotecnus was Proconsul. After the martyrdom
of the virgin Tecusa and her seven companions (the virgins Alexandria,
Claudia, Phaeina, Euphrasia, Matrona, Julia, and Theodota; they are
celebrated on May 18), Saint Theodotus recovered their holy relics and
buried them. For this, he was seized by Theotecnus, tormented, and
beheaded.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received
the prize of the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal
God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and
wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God,
by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
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