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Saint Aristarchus was one of the Seventy Apostles, whom the Lord Jesus Christ sent to proclaim the good news of the Gospel (Luke. 10:1-24).
Saint Aristarchus, a co-worker of the holy Apostle Paul, became bishop of the Syrian city of Apamea. His name is repeatedly mentioned in the Acts of the Holy Apostles (Acts 19:29, 20:4, 27:2) and in the Epistles of Saint Paul (Col. 4:10, Philemon 1:24). He accompanied Saint Paul on his travels (Acts 16:29), and was Bishop of Apamea, Syria.
Saint Aristarchus is commemorated on April 15 with Saints Pudens and Trophimus and on September 27 together with Saints Mark and Zenas.
Troparion — Tone 3
Holy Apostles Aristarchus, Pudens, and Trophimus, / entreat the merciful God / to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.
Kontakion — Tone 1
Apostles of Christ and labourers for the Saviour, / Aristarchus, Pudens, and Trophimus, / you are the light of the world. / Intercede for us who praise your glorious memory / and pray that we may be saved.
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Saint Pudens was one of the Seventy Apostles whom the Lord Jesus Christ sent before him with the good news of the Gospel (Luke 10:1-24).
Saint Pudens is mentioned in Saint Paul’s Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Tim. 4:21). He occupied a high position as a member of the Roman Senate. The saint received the foremost Apostles Peter and Paul in his home, where believing Christians gathered. His house was converted into a church, receiving the name “Pastorum”. According to Tradition, the holy Apostle Peter himself served in it as priest.
Saint Pudens suffered martyrdom at Rome under the emperor Nero (54-68). He is also commemorated on January 4.
Troparion — Tone 4
Together let us honour the threefold choir of Christ’s Apostles, / Aristarchus, Pudens and the holy Trophimus. / Like rivers filled with the wisdom of God / they poured out the water of the Word for all the world. / Through their intercessions, O Christ our God, have mercy on us!
Kontakion — Tone 1
Apostles of Christ and labourers of the Saviour, / you are the light of the world. / Intercede for us who praise your holy memory, / and pray that we may be saved.
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Saint Trophimus was one of the Seventy Apostles, whom the Lord Jesus Christ sent to proclaim the good news of the Gospel (Luke. 10:1-24).
Saint Trophimus hailed from the city of Edessa. His name is mentioned in the Acts of the Holy Apostles (Acts 20:4) and in Saint Paul’s Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Tim. 4:20). He was a disciple and companion of the Apostle Paul, sharing with him all the sorrows and persecution.
Saint Trophimus is also commemorated on January 4.
Troparion — Tone 4
Together let us honour the threefold choir of Christ’s Apostles, / Aristarchus, Pudens and the holy Trophimus. / Like rivers filled with the wisdom of God / they poured out the water of the Word for all the world. / Through their intercessions, O Christ our God, have mercy on us!
Kontakion — Tone 1
Apostles of Christ and labourers of the Saviour, labourers/ you are the light of the world. / Intercede for us who praise your holy memory, / and pray that we may be saved.
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