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According to some, this Martyr strove in contest during the reign of Marcus Aurelius,
also called Antoninus (161-180); according to others, it was in the
reign of Antoninus Pius (138-161). Already an old man, the Saint was
brought before Sebastian, Proconsul in Comana of Cappadocia, and because
he would not renounce his confession of Christ, his tormentors showing
no reverence to his grey hairs, broke his jaw, tore the flesh from
his face, pierced his eyes with a sharp instrument, subjected him to
many other torments, and finally, after three days of such torture,
beheaded him.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone:
Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received the prize of
the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since
he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed
the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save
our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Source: http://www.goarch.org
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