Martyr Conon the Gardener of Pamphylia

Commemorated on March 5

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The Holy Martyr Conon the Gardener was born in Nazareth of Galilee, but he lived in the city of Mandona, where he occupied himself with gardening. He was a God-fearing man, sincere in heart, and without malice. The saint suffered for his faith in Christ under the emperor Decius (249-251). When they brought him to trial, he unwaveringly and firmly confessed his faith. The torturers drove nails into his feet and dragged him behind a chariot until the sufferer collapsed from exhaustion. With a prayer, he surrendered his spirit to the Lord.

Troparion — Tone 4

Your holy martyr Conon, O Lord, / through his suffering 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!

Kontakion — Tone 3

Having lived in purity on earth like an angel, / you were counted worthy to converse with the bodiless hosts. / You brought your parents to the knowledge of Christ / and having confessed the one God in Trinity, / you suffered to the shedding of your blood. / Martyr Conon, ever entreat Him for the sake of us all!

The Orthodox Church in America

3/2/2017

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