Commemorated on July 23
The Holy Martyrs Trophimus, Theophilus, and thirteen martyrs with them,
suffered during the persecution against Christians under the emperor
Diocletian (284-305). Brought to trial, they bravely confessed
themselves Christians and refused to offer sacrifice to idols. After
fierce tortures, they broke the legs of the holy martyrs and threw them
into a fire. Strengthened by the Lord, they came out of the fire
completely unharmed, and they glorified Christ all the more. Unable to
break the will of the holy confessors, the torturers beheaded them.
TROPARION - TONE 4
Your holy martyr Trophimus and his companions, O Lord, / through their
sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God. / For
having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries, / and shattered
the powerless boldness of demons. / Through their intercessions, save
our souls!
SOURCE:
SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2013(with 2012's link here also and further, 2011, 2010, 2009 and even 2008!)
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