Monday, January 22, 2018

Martyred Bishops Manuel, George, Peter, Leontius and Martyred Presbyters Sionius, Gabriel, John, Leontius, Parodus in Bulgaria(these among 377 Holy Martyrs)

Commemorated on January 22

These holy martyrs of Christ were of 377 Christians who were captured in Thrace by the Bulgars, and who were slain in various ways. 

TROPARION - TONE 4

Your holy martyrs, O Lord, / Through their sufferings have received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries, / And shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through their intercessions, save our souls!

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SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2017(with 2016's link here also and further: 2015,2014  2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, and even 2008!):

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