July 16
Reading:
This Saint was from Sebastia of Cappadocia and , according
to the Synaxaristes, became Bishop of Pidachthoa. He and ten of his
disciples were tortured and beheaded by the Governor of Philomarchus in
the times of Diocletian. There is a second Martyr Athenogenes
commemorated today, mentioned by Saint Basil in Chapter 29 of his
treatise "On the Holy Spirit"; it is said that as this Athenogenes
approached the fire, wherein he was to die a martyric death, he chanted
the hymn O Joyous Light in praise of the Holy Trinity (see also Mar.
11).
Apolytikion of Hieromartyr Athenogenes 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 Athenogenes. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be
saved.
Kontakion of Hieromartyr Athenogenes in the Fourth Tone
Having followed the Lord's teaching, as an eminent shepherd thou
didst lay down thy life for Christ's sheep, O Hieromartyr Athenogenes.
Wherefore, we praise thee and thy ten disciples who suffered with thee,
guided by the fear of God and thy teaching; for the Lord hath crowned
you as Saints with His life-giving right hand. Pray, then, to Him in
behalf of us all.
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