Concerning the Apostle Bartholomew, see June 11
O Holy Apostles, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
The marvellous return of thine all-holy relics is now for us the cause of a feast bright and joyous, O all-famed Bartholomew, thou Apostle of God the Lord. Paying homage to thy feast, we piously honour thee, the lamp whose light doth never dim; and we worship and magnify Christ our God.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Icon courtesy of St. Isaac's Skete