Feast Day: August 21st
The Life of Saint Vassa and her sons Saint Theognius, Saint Agapius and Saint Pistus: From childhood she had been raised in the Christian Faith, which she passed on to her sons…
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Prayers
Apolytikion in the First Tone: Thou wast a mother of fair children, O Trophy-bearer Vassa; thou didst bring to the Trinity the fruits of thy womb. At thy word Theognios, Pistos and Agapios bravely contested and with thee partake of Glory. Save those who cry to thee: Glory to Him Who has Crowned thee; Glory to Him Who has glorified thee; Glory to Him Who through thee works Healings for all.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone: Valiantly following the footsteps of Solomone, thou gavest courage to thy sons to suffer Martyrdom, O Divinely-blessed Vassa, thou rock of courage. And when thou hadst thrice endured thy three sons’ sufferings, thou through many grievous torments wast joined unto them. Hence, we cry to you: Rejoice, O Victors in Martyrdom.
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Christ’s Athlete Saint Agapius endured the pain with the encouragement of his mother and by repeating the words:
“Nothing is more gratifying than suffering for Christ.”
