Holy Martyr Pappias

Commemorated on June 28.

Numerous Christians were slaughtered during the persecution under Diocletian and Maximian in the early IV century, and Saint Pappias was one of those arrested for preaching the Gospel. The idol-worshippers tried to force him to sacrifice to the pagan gods, but he refused to deny Christ. Therefore, he was imprisoned and tortured for several days. When he remained unshakeable in his faith, he was beheaded, and his soul ascended victoriously into Heaven.

Troparion

Your holy martyr Pappias, 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!

Kontakion

(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
You appeared as a bright star announcing Christ with your radiance,
which is repulsive to this world, O Martyr Pappias;
extinguishing the allure of false gods,
you enlighten the faithful,
always interceding for us all.