Apostle Silvanus of the Seventy

Commemorated on July 30.

The Holy Apostle of the Seventy Silvanus was a disciple of the Savior.

The Holy Apostle Silvanus preached the Word of God together with the chief Apostles Peter and Paul. In his First Epistle, the holy Apostle Peter makes mention of him: “By Silvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose, I have written briefly...” (1 Peter 5:12). Saint Silvanus was made bishop at Thessalonica and died there a martyr, having undergone many sorrows and misfortunes for the Lord’s sake.

Troparion

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

Kontakion

You were revealed to be branches of the vine of Christ, O wise ones,
bearing clusters of virtues that pour out on us the wine of salvation.
Receiving it, we are filled with gladness,
and we celebrate your most honored memory, apostles of the Lord, Silas and Silvanus.
Therefore, intercede that great mercy and remission of sins may be granted to us.