St. Achilla; St. Mc. Justus and Heraclius; St. Cuv. Nicodemus the Aghioritetranslated

Orthodox calendar, July 14 Holy Apostle Achilla Together with his wife, Priscilla, they were among the Jews who left Rome following the order of Emperor Claudius and settled in Corinth, working as a tent weaver. Here he hosted the Holy Apostle Paul.

Following Paul's sermon, love for Christ ignited in the souls of the two and, after receiving baptism, they helped to spread the Gospel of Christ alongside the Holy Apostle Paul.

Thanks to this zeal, the Holy Apostle Achila was ordained bishop in the city of Heraclea in Pontus, converting the pagans, smashing the idols, erecting churches and ordaining priests, a fact for which, together with his wife Priscilla, he suffered martyrdom during the first persecution.

Troparion – Voice 3 Holy Apostle Achilla, pray to the merciful God, to grant forgiveness of sins to our souls.

St. Mc. Justus and Heraclius The Holy Martyr Justus was from Rome, being a soldier under Claudius the tribune. Once, returning from the war against the barbarians, he saw a cross in the form of crystal, and from the cross came a voice that taught him the secret of true faith.

Going to Rome, he distributed his wealth to the poor and…