Feast Day: August 8th
The Life of Saint Triantaphyllos: he was pressured by Muslim sailors to embrace the Islamic faith in Constantinople, but he refused saying, “I am an Orthodox Christian and will not deny my Saviour Christ.”…
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Prayers
Apolytikion in the Third Tone: Having the Grace of Divine Faith, you rejoiced in your contest, bravely-minded Neomartyr of Christ Triantaphyllos, wherefore as a rose in the pleasant wind you make glad, the Church by your Divine Contest. Glorious Martyr, entreat Christ God, to grant us the great Mercy.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone: Having shown yourself to be, O Holy one, an unconquerable athlete of piety, overthrowing the hostile; wherefore Christ Glorified you, Triantaphyllos, with the Grace of Martyrdom.
Megalynarion: Rejoice, contestant on behalf of Christ, with an eager heart, O Athlete Triantaphyllos; rejoice, ornament and boast of Zagora, who have you as a protector and guardian by your entreaties.
A Verse: Triantaphyllos has appeared like a fresh-grown rose, reddened by the stream of his blood.
