October 31
Reading:
Of these holy Apostles, Stachys became the first Bishop of
Byzantium, consecrated by the Apostle Andrew. Having shepherded his
people for sixteen years, he reposed in the Lord. As for the others,
each one shone forth in the episcopal see appointed to him: Apelles,
Bishop of Heraclea; Amplias, Bishop of Odyssopolis; Urban, Bishop of
Macedonia; Narcissus, Bishop of Athens; and Aristobulus, Bishop of
Britain.
Apolytikion of Stachys and Companions of the 70 in the Third Tone
O Holy Apostles, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
Apostle Aristobulus of the Seventy
Kontakion of Stachys and Companions of the 70 in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
Come, let us duly praise Apelles and famed Aristobulus, the wise
Apostles, with Urban, Narcissos and Stachys, and blessed Amplias, as the
most sacred treasures of the All-holy Spirit and the far-shining beams
of Christ, the Sun of Glory, whom God brought together by His grace.
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