The Holy Fathers slain at Sinai and Raitho

January 14

Reading:

As for the holy Martyrs of Sinai and Raithu, those of Sinai contested during the reign of Diocletian, about the year 296; those of Raithu were slain about the middle of the fifth century. On both occasions, the perpetrators of these massacres were a barbarian tribe called Blemmyes, from parts of Arabia and Egypt.

Kontakion in the Second Tone

Ye fled from the world's confusion and wild turbulence and passed over to a state of great tranquillity, crowned with blood of martyrdom and the pains of valiant ascetic deeds. Hence ye dwell together with all the Martyrs and righteous Fathers in the heights.

Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery