April 27
Reading:
Symeon was a first cousin of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was
the son of Clopas (or Cleopas, also called Alphaeus), the brother of
Joseph the Betrothed. He became the second Bishop of Jerusalem, as a
successor to James the Brother of God. He ended his life when he was
crucified during the reign of Trajan, in 107, at the age of 120.
Apolytikion of Hieromartyr Symeon in the First Tone
We sacredly acclaim thee as Jesus Christ's kinsman, and as His
steadfast Martyr, O all-lauded Hierarch. For bravely hast thou destroyed
all deception and kept the faith. Hence, O Symeon, we keep thy holy
remembrance on this festive day; and by thy prayers, we are granted the
pardon of grievous sins.
Kontakion of Hieromartyr Symeon in the Fourth Tone
Since the church hath Symeon, the God-proclaimer, as a great and
shining star, she is now guided by his light as she doth cry out in joy
today: Rejoice, O ven'rable summit of martyred Saints.
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