OCTOBER 31
READING
The Martyr Epimachus, who was from Egypt, had lived the ascetical life
on Mount Pelusium. He came to Alexandria during the reign of Decius, and
was arrested by Apellianus the Governor. He suffered martyrdom in the
year 251.
APOLYTIKION OF EPIMACHUS OF ALEXANDRIA
FOURTH TONE
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as
the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal
God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants
and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God,
by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
KONTAKION OF EPIMACHUS OF ALEXANDRIA
THIRD TONE
Of thine own accord didst thou go to contend for the right Faith, and
thou, O Epimachus, didst bravely cry to the lawless: I am come to strive
in contest for truth eternal and to mock the graven images of
perdition. And when thou hadst been beheaded, thou wast arrayed in a
crown of glory and life.
SOURCE:
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