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Icon
of St. Haralambos on the right side
of the Iconostasis. Note that Haralambos and St.
Nicholas (on the left side of the
iconostasis) carry the same edition of the Gospel
book.
St.
Haralambos
Feast
Day: February 10
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Apolytikion:
Fourth Tone
O wise Haralambos, you were proven an
unshakable pillar of the Church of Christ; an ever shining
lamp of the universe. You shone in the world by your
martyrdom. You delivered us from the moonless night of
idolatry O blessed One. Wherefore, boldly intercede to
Christ that we may be saved.
Kontakion:
Fourth Tone
O Priest-martyr, athlete, champion Haralambos,
your relics are a priceless treasure of the Church.
Wherefore she rejoices, glorifying the Creator.
Reading:
This Saint was a priest of the Christians in
Magnesia, the foremost city of Thessaly, in the diocese
having the same name. He contested during the reign of
Alexander Severus (222-235), when Lucian was Proconsul of
Magnesia. At the time of his martyrdom the Saint was 103
years of age.
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