Feast Day: August 16th
The Life of Saint Diomedes: He was a physician, and a Christian, and he treated not only ills of the body but also of the Soul. He enlightened many pagans to believe in Christ, and Baptized them…
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Prayers
Apolytikion: O Diomedes, as a healer of bodily sickness, by the word of truth thou didst grant healing to Souls. Thou hast received this gift from God and dost ever help those suffering from various diseases. Thou are radiant with the Grace of Martyrdom; wherefore thou savest those who cry to thee: Glory to Him Who has Glorified thee; Glory to Him Who has Crowned thee; Glory to Him Who through thee works healings for all.
Kontakion: Thou wast skilled in the science of healing and didst wisely choose the lot of Holy Athletes; thou didst openly preach Christ our God, O Blessed Diomedes, thou adornment of Unmercenary Saints, the protector of those crying to thee: Become the physician of us thy servants, O Wise one.
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