When Diocletian began his persecution of the Christians, Theopempos, Bishop of Nicomedia, was among the first to suffer martyrdom for Christ. Theopempos was brought before the emperor who threatened him with punishment of death if he did not deny Christ. To that threat, the courageous bishop responded to the emperor: “It stands written, `Do not…
January 5, 2014 Sunday before Theophany, Octoechos Tone 8 Holy Martyrs Theopemptus and Theona Venerable Woman Syncletica
Published on: December 9, 2013