Friday, October 31, 2008

Apostle Aristobulus of the Seventy


Commemorated on October 31


Saint Aristobulus, one of the Seventy Apostles, was the brother of St Barnabus (June 11) and proclaimed the Gospel in Britain, where he died in peace. He is also commemorated on March 16.


Troparion - Tone 3
Holy Apostles of the Seventy: Stáchys, Amplías, Úrban, Narcíssus, Apélles, and Aristobúlus,entreat the merciful Godto grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.


Kontakion - Tone 8
Let us thankfully praise the wise ApostlesStáchys, Amplías, Úrban, Narcíssus, Apélles, and Aristobúlus,those treasures of the Holy Spirit and rays of the Sun of glory,who were gathered together by the grace of our God.

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