March 29
Reading:
As for the holy Martyrs Jonas and Barachesius, they were
monks from Persia who lived in the reign of Sapor II, King of Persia
from 325 to 379. These Saints found nine Christians in prison suffering
for their faith, and comforted them, encouraging them to stand fast till
the end, which they did, and received the crown of martyrdom. Because
of this, Saints Jonas and Barachesius also were seized, and commanded to
worship the fire, the sun, and the water. When they refused, Jonas,
among other tortures, had his hands and feet cut off, was crushed in a
device that broke his bones, and was sawn asunder. Barachesius was
dragged naked over thorns, his whole body was pierced with sharp reeds
and then broken in the same device employed upon Jonas, and when boiling
pitch was poured down his throat, he gave up his soul into the hands of
God.
Apolytikion of Martyrs Jonas and Barachesius in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
Since they had slain through their abstinence and struggles the
fiery ragings and fierce motions of the passions, the staunch Martyrs of
Christ God laid hold on the graces to drive off the pains and illnesses
of the sick and work wonders both while living and after death. Strange
indeed is the miracle! That these bare bones should pour forth such
overflowing streams of cures. Glory be to our only God.
SOURCE:
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