JULY 30
The Holy Apostles of the Seventy Silvanus, Silas, Crescens, Epenetus and Andronicus were disciples of the Savior.
The Holy Apostle Silvanus preached the Word of God together with the chief Apostles Peter and Paul. In his First Epistle, the holy Apostle Peter makes mention of him: “By Silvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose, I have written briefly...” (1 Peter 5:12). St Silvanus was made bishop at Thessalonica and died there a martyr, having undergone many sorrows and misfortunes for the Lord’s sake.
The Holy Apostle Silvanus preached the Word of God together with the chief Apostles Peter and Paul. In his First Epistle, the holy Apostle Peter makes mention of him: “By Silvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose, I have written briefly...” (1 Peter 5:12). St Silvanus was made bishop at Thessalonica and died there a martyr, having undergone many sorrows and misfortunes for the Lord’s sake.
Troparion — Tone 3
O holy apostle, / Entreat the merciful God, / To grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.
Kontakion — Tone 4
You were disciples of the Lord, O Silas and Silvanus: / Two vines in His vineyard, yielding a fruitful harvest. / You poured out for us the wine of salvation that makes glad the hearts of the faithful, / And brings them to celebrate your worthy memory. / Obtain for us the remission of our sins and transgressions!
