Feast Day: November 5th
The Life of Saint Galakiton and Saint Episteme: By no means did Galaktion want to enter into marriage, and convinced Episteme to be Baptized, then to be Tonsured a Nun at the same time that he became a Monk…
+
Prayers
Apolytikion: Let us the faithful honour these two betrothed athletes, Galaktion and modest Episteme. Their ascetic labours blossomed in Martyrdom, therefore we cry to them: Glory to Him Who has strengthened thee; Glory to Him Who has crowned thee; Glory to Him Who through thee works healings for all.
Kontakion: The Martyrs of Christ, received Thee in their companies, who through mighty trials contested most resplendently; O renowned Galaktion and thy hallowed spouse and co-sufferer Episteme, ye both entreat the One God and Lord on behalf of us all.
Hymn of Praise: Galaktion, and Episteme with him, abandoned the world of passing smoke, crucified the passions of the body, and ascended to Heaven in Spirit. Their hearts remembered Christ with every beat, and were crucified with love for Him. Then the tormentors arrived. Galaktion went to his torture, and Episteme hurried after: “Slower, Brother,” she said, “do not hurry! I was baptized by your hand, now take me with you to torture! Even though I am unworthy, Brother, I am willing to die for my Christ.” Galaktion, and Episteme with him, proclaimed Christ to the unbelievers, and in bitter tortures they breathed their last. They gave their Souls to Christ: Now they live with Angels in Paradise – Galaktion and Episteme.
+
+
+
