Martyr Theophilus the New in Cyprus

Commemorated on January 30

The Holy Martyr Theophilus the New was born and raised in Constantinople. He was a commander of the Greek armies and a senator. During a time of war with enemies of the Byzantine Empire, St Theophilus was taken captive. The Arabs demanded he renounce Christ, but he remained faithful to Orthodoxy. St Theophilus was imprisoned on Cyprus, where he spent four years, after which he was beheaded in the year 784. 

TROPARION - TONE 4

Your holy martyr Theophilus, O Lord, / Through his sufferings has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries, / And shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through his intercessions, save our souls!

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