NOVEMBER 25
READING: Saint Mercurios came from Cappadocia, and was the son of Gordian, a Scythian. A pubertal man, and a competitor of high grade, he refused to contribute sufferer to the idols, and at the rear torments was beheaded appearing in the administration of Valerian (253-260).APOLYTIKION IN THE FOURTH Bitterness Thy Target, O Lord, in his creditable swordfight for Thee established the prize of the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our not to be bought God. For while he turbulent Thy sway, he cast down the tyrants and completely damaged the demons' strengthless hypothesize. O Christ God, by his prayers, prevent our souls, while Thou art humane.
KONTAKION IN THE FOURTH Bitterness O cautious one, thou wast initiated grievously in matters divine, O all-renowned Mercurios, and becamest an acceptable sufferer to the same degree with good grace thou didst swig the cup of Christ God; and now thou dost everlastingly pray for us all.
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"SAINT OR Meal POSTED THIS Rendezvous 2010(with 2009's cable award overly and fresh, 2008's, even 2007!)"
