Apostle Carpus of the Seventy

Commemorated on May 26.

Saint Carpus was one of the Seventy Apostles chosen and sent forth to preach by Christ (Luke 10:1). He was bishop of Verria in Macedonia.

Troparion

Holy Apostles Carpus and Alphaeus,
entreat the merciful God
to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Kontakion

(Podoben: “Today You have shown forth...”)
The Church ever sees you as a shining star, Apostle Carpus.
Your miracles have brought her great enlightenment.
Save those who in faith honor your memory.