Hieromartyrs Marcellus, Bishop of Sicily, Philagrius, Bishop of Cyprus, and Pancratius, Bishop of Taoromina

Commemorated on February 9.

The Hieromartyrs Marcellus, Philagrius and Pancratius were disciples of the holy Apostle Peter and were made bishops by him: Saints Marcellus of Sicily, Philagrius of Cyprus, and Pancratius of Taormina. They were put to death for spreading the faith of Christ among the pagans.

Troparion

O God of our Fathers,
always act with kindness towards us;
take not Your mercy from us,
but guide our lives in peace
through the prayers of the hierarchs Marcellus, Philagrius, and Pancratius.

Kontakion

(Podoben: “As the first fruits...”)
The Church glorifies you as teachers of virtue and adornments of hierarchs,
singing: “By your intercessions for those who lovingly honor you,
grant progress in virtue, and deliverance from temptations.”