The Martyrdom of Saint Timon the Apostle

On this day, St . Timon the Apostle, was martyred . He was one of the 70 Apostles, who werechosen and distinguished by the Lord . This saint had the gifts and the ability to heal the sick andto cast out devils . He followed the Lord until His Ascension into heaven and after that, hecontinued to minister unto the disciples till the grace of the Holy Spirit came upon them all . TheDisciples elected him one of the Seven Deacons who were appointed to serve tables . The Bibletestified that they were full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom . (Acts 6:2-6)After he had remained in the deaconate for a period of time, they laid the hands on him, a bishopof the city of western Besra, in Greece . He preached the Lord Christ to them and baptized manyof the Greeks and the Jews . The Governor seized him, and inflicted on him many tortures . Hefinally burned him and he received the crown of martyrdom .May his prayers be with us . Amen