Synaxarium

On this day, Saint Theodore the Roman was martyred. He was from Astir during the time of the two kings Maximian and Diocletian. When they learned that this saint did not worship their idols, they summoned him and offered him idol worship, but he did not accept. They promised him many rewards, but he did not yield to their words. So they tortured him with pincers, cut off his limbs, burned his body with fire, and whipped him with scourges. He was patient through all this out of love for the Lord Jesus Christ, who sent angels to comfort and strengthen him. Finally, his head was cut off, and he received the crown of martyrdom. May his prayers be with us, and to our Lord be glory forever and ever. Amen.

On this day is the commemoration of the martyrdom of Saints Abadir and Irene. May their prayers be with us, and to our Lord be glory forever and ever. Amen.