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The Holy Martyr Sabinus was the administrator of the Egyptian city of Hermopolis. During a persecution of Christians under the emperor Diocletian (284-305), Saint Sabinus and some like-minded companions hid in a remote village.
His hiding place was revealed by a certain ungrateful beggar who had brought him food. The saint used to feed him and help him with money, but the man betrayed him for two pieces of gold. Sabinus was seized with six other Christians, and after torture, they were all drowned in the Nile in 287.
With godliness, you preached to the ungodly / that the Creator of all took flesh without undergoing change. / You excelled in your holy contest, / for by meeting death in the river you attained to the Source of incorruption. / Therefore, we praise you, blessed Sabinus.
Kontakion — Tone 2
God-bearing Sabinus, / you are a divine root, an unfading blossom, / a branch heavily-laden with fruit. / Fill with gladness those who honour your memory, / and unceasingly pray for us all!
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The Holy Martyr Papas lived in the city of Laranda (Asia Minor) during the reign of Maximian (305-311). They arrested and tortured him for his belief in Christ. His feet were put into boots with sharp nails hammered into the soles and made to walk. They took him to the city of Diocaesarea and later to Seleucia, Isauria to stand trial.St Papas died bound to a barren tree, which then became fruitful.
Your holy martyr Papas, O Lord, / through his suffering has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through his intercessions, save our souls!
Kontakion — Tone 2
(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)
You appeared as a bright star announcing Christ with your radiance, / which is repulsive to this world, O Martyr Papas; / extinguishing the allure of false gods, / you enlighten the faithful, / always interceding for us all.
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