Martyrs Mark, Soterikhos, and Valentine

Commemorated on October 27.

Saints Mark, Soterikhos, and Valentine were from Asia. They were arrested by the idolaters in the year 304 because they were Christians. After enduring many tortures, they were dragged over sharp stones until they were dead. Later, their holy relics were brought to the island of Thasos, which lies between Thrace and the Athonite peninsula.

These holy martyrs are commemorated on October 24 in Greek usage.

Troparion

Your holy martyrs Mark, Soterikhos, and Valentine, O Lord,
through their sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God.
For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries,
and shattered the powerless boldness of demons.
Through their intercessions, save our souls!