Martyr Porphyrius the Actor
An actor performing a mock baptism to ridicule the faith before Julian the Apostate who was truly converted in the act, confessed Christ, and was martyred.
An actor performing a mock baptism to ridicule the faith before Julian the Apostate who was truly converted in the act, confessed Christ, and was martyred.
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Your holy martyr Porphyrius, O Lord,
through his sufferings has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God.
For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries,
and shattered the powerless boldness of demons.
Through his intercessions, save our souls!
Text used with permission of the Orthodox Church in America (oca.org).
(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”) You appeared as a bright star announcing Christ with your radiance,
which is repulsive to this world, O Martyr Porphyrius;
extinguishing the allure of false gods,
you enlighten the faithful,
always interceding for us all.
Text used with permission of the Orthodox Church in America (oca.org).