Saint PANCRACE, disciple de l'apôtre Pierre, évêque de Taormina en Sicile et martyr (Ier siècle)

Saint PANCRACE, disciple de l'apôtre Pierre, évêque de Taormina en Sicile et martyr (Ier siècle)

The Hieromartyr Pancratius, Bishop of Taormina, was born when our Lord Jesus Christ yet lived upon the earth.

Troparion - Tone 8 

As a flaming arrow You were sent from on high
To the throne of Taormina to wound godless impiety
And to illumine the hearts of the faithful,
Confirming them in the faith through the word of God.
And having completed your course You did suffer unto bloodshed.
O Hieromartyr Pancratius, pray for all who praise your memory.

Troparion - Tone 4 

By sharing in the ways of the Apostles,
you became you became a successor to their throne.
Through the practice of virtue, you found the way to divine contemplation, O inspired one of God; 
by teaching the word of truth without error, you defended the Faith, even to the shedding of your blood.
Hieromartyr Pancrátius entreat Christ God to save our souls.

Kontakion - Tone 8 

You were a brilliant star in Taormina, O blessed Pancratius,
And You became a hieromartyr for Christ.
Standing before Him now, pray for those who honor you.

Kontakion - Tone 4 

Pancrátius, you were revealed as a brilliant star for the people of Taormina; 
you were also shown to be a sufferer for Christ.
Since you now stand before Him, O blessed one, pray for those who honor you.

 

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