OCTOBER 31
Saint Stachys, one of the Seventy Apostles, was made Bishop of Byzantium by St Andrew (November 30). He built a church at Argyropolis, and many people gathered there to hear him preach. He was a good shepherd to his flock, tirelessly laboring for their salvation. He died in peace.
Troparion — Tone 3
Holy Apostles of the Seventy: Stachys, Amplias, Urban, Narcissus, Apelles, and Aristobulus, / entreat the merciful God / to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.
Kontakion — Tone 8
Let us thankfully praise the wise Apostles / Stachys, Amplias, Urban, Narcissus, Apelles, and Aristobulus, / those treasures of the Holy Spirit and rays of the Sun of glory, / who were gathered together by the grace of our God.
