The Martyrdom of the Sts . Eugenius, Agathodorus and Elpidius .

On this day also the Sts . Eugenius, Agathodorus and Elpidius were martyred . These holy menwere Christians, through their fathers and forefathers, walking in the way of God, and had a greatdeal of knowledge about the church subjects . St . Hermon (Armos) Patriarch of Jerusalemordained them bishops without parishes to go around preaching and teaching the word of God .They went and preached in many cities, and the people of one of the cities went out, beat themvery severely, then they stoned them until they departed in peace and received the crown ofmartyrdom .May their prayers be with us and Glory be to God forever . Amen .