Saint Serapion the New

Commemorated on July 12.

Saint Serapion (Σεραπίων) lived in Alexandria during the reign of Emperor Severus (222-235). He was a devout man who did whatever was beneficial. He was arrested by the archon Aquila, and when he was asked what religion he followed, he confessed courageously that he believed in Christ and honored Him.

The archon was furious when he heard the Saint's reply, and so he was thrown into a fire and was burnt alive, thereby receiving the incorruptible crown of martyrdom from the Lord.

Troparion

Your holy martyr Serapion, 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!