Apostle Epenetus of the Seventy

Commemorated on July 30.

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

The Holy Apostle Epenetus was made bishop at Carthage. In his Epistle to the Romans, the holy Apostle Paul writes: “Greet my dear Epenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ” (Rom. 16:5).

Troparion

Holy Apostle Epenetus,
entreat the merciful God,
to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.