Martyr Marinus the Elder at Anazarbus

Commemorated on October 18.

The Martyr Marinus the Elder at Anazarbus was from Cilicia (Asia Minor). For his confession of faith in Christ the Elder was subjected to fierce beatings, and then killed on the orders of Lysias, governor of Tarsus, during the reign of the emperor Diocletian (284-305).

Troparion

In you the image was preserved with exactness, O Father,
for taking up your cross, you followed after Christ.
By so doing, you taught us to disregard the flesh, for it passes away,
but to care instead for the soul, since it is immortal.
Therefore, most venerable Father Marinus your spirit rejoices with the Angels.

Kontakion

As a venerable and proven ascetic, as an honorable and renowned martyr,
and as a model of the desert life, O most exalted Marinus,
we sing hymns of praise to you,
for you have trampled upon serpents.