Apostles Stachys, Amplias, Urban, Narcissus, Apelles, and Aristobulus of the Seventy; Martyr Epimachus of Pelusium, who suffered in Alexandria

Orthodox Calendar, October 31 Apostles Stachys, Amplias, Urban, Narcissus, Apelles, and Aristobulus of the Seventy Saint Stachys, one of the Seventy Apostles, was made Bishop of Byzantium by Saint Andrew (November 30). He built a church at Argyropolis, and many people gathered there to hear him preach. He was a good shepherd to his flock, tirelessly laboring for their salvation. He died in peace.

Saint Amplias was a bishop in the city of Diospolis.

Saint Urban was made a bishop by Saint Andrew (November 30), and was active in Macedonia. They were killed by Jews and pagan Greeks because of their zeal in preaching the Gospel.

Saint Narcissus, one of the Seventy Apostles, was made Bishop of Athens by the Apostle Philip.

Saint Apelles was bishop at Heraclion in Trachis.

Saint Aristobulus was the brother of Saint Barnabus (June 11) and proclaimed the Gospel in Britain, where he died in peace. He is also commemorated on March 16.

Troparion, tone 3:

Holy Apostles of the Seventy: Stachys, Amplias, Urban, Narcissus, Apelles, and Aristobulus, entreat the merciful God to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Holy Martyr Epimachus of Alexandria

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