JUNE 03
Saint Paula lived in the third century, and was martyred during the reign of the Roman emperor Aurelian (270-275).
Saint Paula lived in the third century, and was martyred during the reign of the Roman emperor Aurelian (270-275).
The holy virgin Paula witnessed the contest of the holy martyrs Lucillian, the youths Claudius, Hypatius, and Dionysius. She had dedicated herself to the service of those suffering for Christ. She brought food to Christian prisoners, washed their wounds, gave them medicine, and also buried the bodies of martyrs.
After the death of St Lucillian and the four young men, St Paula returned to Nicomedia and continued with her holy service. The holy virgin was arrested and cast into a furnace, but by the power of God she remained unharmed. Then they sent her to Byzantium, where she was beheaded.
Troparion — Tone 1
Like a radiant star you shone out of the night of error, / Slaying the crafty enemy, O Lucillian. / Together with Holy Paula and the four youths / Pray to Christ our God to save our souls!
Kontakion — Tone 1
On approaching the fire You were not burned, / O Lucillian wise and courageous martyr, / For You received the refreshing dew of God. / Therefore You work wonders beyond nature in joy, / Together with the holy children remember us.
