Venerable Antiochus and Antoninus, ascetics of the Syrian Deserts

Commemorated on February 23.

Saints Antiochus and Antoninus also lived in asceticism with Saint John. They continued their ascetical struggles until they reached an advanced age, offering an example of spiritual strength, and overcoming every obstacle.

Troparion

By a flood of tears you made the desert fertile,
and your longing for God brought forth fruits in abundance.
By the radiance of miracles you illumined the whole universe!
O our holy father Antiochus, pray to Christ our God to save our souls!