September 27
Reading:
These Martyrs contested for the Faith during the reign of
Diocletian, in the year 288. Saint Callistratus was arrested as a
Christian, and after being tormented, was enclosed in a sack and cast
into the sea. The sack burst, and the Saint came to dry land safe and
sound. Forty-nine soldiers, seeing this, also confessed Christ, and
with him were cast into prison, then beheaded.
Apolytikion in the 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 in the Fourth Tone
O all-wise and godly Saints, today the whole Church, showing
honour to you all, doth now in spirit sing your praise; for ye contested
in her behalf, O right-victorious Martyrs of Christ our God.
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