Friday, September 27, 2019

"O glorious Virgin Martyr, Akylina the godly-minded one..."

The Holy Relics and Icon of St. Akylina the New Martyr of Zagliveri (source)
  
O glorious Virgin Martyr, Akylina the godly-minded one, who can rightly hymn your struggle? For you did not count the flower of youth, nor the pinnacle of your age, more than the love of Christ, but with simplicity of soul, and knowledge founded in God, you gave yourself up to death for Him. And you were steadfast through pains, and therefore proceeded to the life without pain, being made worthy of the trophies of martyrdom. But as one having boldness, intercede with your Bridegroom [Christ] on behalf of those who honor you.
-Doxastikon of the Praises from the feast of St. Akylina the New Martyr

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Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us! Amen!

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