Friday, January 29, 2016

The Holy Martyrs Romanus, James, Philotheus, Hyperichius, Habib, Julian and Parigoreas at Samosata

Commemorated on January 29

The Holy Martyrs Romanus, James, Philotheus, Hyperichius, Habib, Julian and Parigoreas suffered in the year 297, during the persecution by Diocletian (284-305), in the city of Samosata (in Syria on the River Euphrates). They bravely denounced the senseless worship of idols, for which they were arrested and given over to various terrible tortures. Their bodies were scraped with iron, heavy iron fetters were hung around their necks, and they were locked up in prison. Finally, nails were driven into their heads while they were suspended on crosses.

TROPARION - TONE 4

Your holy martyrs Romanus, James, Philotheus, Hyperichius, Habib, Julian and Parigoreas, O Lord, / Through their sufferings have received an incorruptible crown 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!

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