Martyrs Diodorus and Rhodopianus—Deacons, at Aphrodisia in Anatolia

Commemorated on April 29.

The Holy Martyrs, Deacons Diodorus and Rhodopianus suffered under the emperor Diocletian (284-305) in Aphrodisias, Caria. They were stoned to death for spreading Christianity 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 Saints Diodorus and Rhodopianus.