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Orthodox calendar, July 23 Bringing the relics of the Holy Martyr Foca The Holy Martyr Phocas lived during the time of Emperor Trajan (98-117), being a native of the city of Sinope. For his virtuous life he was ordained a bishop in Sinope.

During a persecution against Christians started by Emperor Trajan, the Holy Martyr Phocas was captured, subjected to torture and finally received a martyr's death.

The relics of the Holy Martyr Phocas were moved from Sinope, where he was bishop to Constantinople, on July 23, 403 or 404.

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And being a partaker of the customs and following the seats of the apostles, you found work, inspired by God, to raise your gaze to the heights. For this, teaching the word of truth justly and with faith enduring to the point of blood Holy Martyrs Phoca, pray to Christ God to save our souls.

The Holy Martyr Apollinaris Saint Apollinaris was a disciple of Saint Peter the Apostle. He was born in the city of Antioch. Saint Peter took Apollinaris with him from Antioch to Rome, where he consecrated him Bishop of Ravenna.

In Ravenna, Saint Apollinaris entered the house...