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And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. (Revelation 2:12-13)
Feast Day: 11 April
Kontakion 1
O chosen miracle-worker and good healer of afflictions, by the grace given to you by the Lord, as one who has boldness before the Giver of health, deliver us from all our needs and infirmities, that we may say to you: Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Ikos 1
By living a life as pure as the angels and serving Christ with your whole being, you have shown yourself to the Holy Church as a wonderful illuminator of the faith and a witness to it stronger than a diamond, Holy Martyr; for this reason, teach us to praise your struggles and to sing to you thus:
Rejoice, preacher of the Orthodox faith, enlightened by God;
Rejoice, river of teaching, for you have watered the faithful;
Rejoice, you who have drained the murky waters of the multitude of gods;
Rejoice, you who have taught the servants of demons to honor the one true God;
Rejoice, you who have drawn people out of the depths of unbelief and guided them along the path of salvation;
Rejoice, you who awaken those held captive by the slumber of false faith and bring them to the knowledge of the truth;
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 2
Seeing the terrible persecution unleashed against the devout Christians, you did not fear the threats of the pagans, but boldly confessed the true God before their faces, urging them to turn from their empty idols to Christ the Savior and to sing to Him forever: Alleluia!
Ikos 2
Though you lived among the pagans who dwelt in darkness and in the shadow of death, you preserved the righteousness of your life, Holy Antipas, and were deemed worthy to dwell with the Angels and to sing with them the thrice-holy praise of God in heaven; for this reason, hear us now, as we offer you this hymn on earth:
Rejoice, you who desired the life of the incorporeal;
Rejoice, you who were deemed worthy of the purity of the Angels;
Rejoice, you who, though you were in the flesh, had your mind set on divine things;
Rejoice, you who lived spiritually on earth as in heaven;
Rejoice, heavenly man;
Rejoice, earthly Angel;
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 3
By the power of divine grace, while still in the flesh, you shone like the sun, enlightening all and dispelling the deep night of unbelief. For this reason, honoring you as a follower of the Apostles and a healer, we sing to God: Alleluia!
Ikos 3
With unceasing care for the salvation of souls perishing in the darkness of idolatrous worship, Antipas, enlightened by God, you never ceased to call them to the life pleasing to God, setting yourself as an example of perfect piety, for which we earnestly offer you these songs of praise:
Rejoice, model of righteous living;
Rejoice, you who showed the pagans the way to Heaven;
Rejoice, guide of the faithful to salvation;
Rejoice, diligent guide of those who have gone astray;
Rejoice, you who labored to bring idol-worshippers to faith in Christ;
Rejoice, high priest of God, who shepherded the speaking flock well;
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 4
The great storm of hatred, which Emperor Domitian unleashed to slaughter the Christians, reached even the temple of your soul, Saint Antipas, but it could not shake you, for you were firmly rooted on the solid rock of faith in Christ; remaining steadfast there, you sang to the Holy Trinity: Alleluia!
Ikos 4
Hearing your words full of wisdom, the pagan ruler and the idolatrous priests poured out their malice against you, especially when you said: “I am a Christian, and I will not obey the emperor’s insane commands.” Therefore, praising your confession, we cry out to you:
Rejoice, you who kept your faith in Jesus the Lord until death;
Rejoice, you who were strengthened from above against your tormentors;
Rejoice, you who were clothed with glory by Christ the Victor;
Rejoice, you who followed the Apostles in proclaiming the Gospel;
Rejoice, example for those who defend the true faith through the word;
Rejoice, fellow-partaker in the Passion of the Savior;
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 5
You have shown yourself to be a fountain of divine miracles, most glorified Antipas; for you received from the Lord the gift of healing sicknesses, so that the unbelievers might come to know God, Who works miracles through you, and might sing to Him: Alleluia!
Ikos 5
The citizens of Pergamon marveled when they saw that you had been given the grace to heal the infirm and deliver them from all manner of bodily and spiritual pains. And we, for the many healings you bestow upon us, bless you with these songs of praise:
Rejoice, hope of the sick;
Rejoice, strength of the paralyzed;
Rejoice, blessed physician of the suffering;
Rejoice, good haven of the afflicted;
Rejoice, through whom sinners are healed of their spiritual wounds;
Rejoice, through whom we too ask in faith for deliverance from our infirmities;
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 6
As a preacher of the truth and a follower of the Apostles, you did not fear the cruel tormentors, nor were you intimidated by their threats, but you boldly preached Christ God, and for His sake you were cast into the fiery furnace, so that through you the wonderful Lord might be glorified in His saints, to Whom you sang even in the fire: Alleluia!
Ikos 6
Having great zeal for the salvation of mankind, God’s creatures, you suffered for those who were mired in the darkness of idol worship, and for the salvation of the unbelievers, you were ready to lay down your life, like the great Paul. Therefore, with reverence we cry out to you:
Rejoice, follower of Patriarch Abraham in intercession for sinners;
Rejoice, one like Moses, the seer of God, in fervent prayer for the salvation of the unbelievers;
Rejoice, new Samuel, who interceded for the correction of the lawless;
Rejoice, you who resembled the archdeacon Stephen, speaking during your sufferings: “Lord, do not hold this sin against them”;
Rejoice, you who are without malice, who prayed for your murderers as for benefactors;
Rejoice, loving shepherd, who laid down your life for the speaking sheep;
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 7
When the wicked torturer sought to turn you away from the true God to soulless idols through deceitful words, you, enlightened by God, replied: “Having reached advanced old age and drawing near to death, I will not change my faith in Jesus Christ, my God, to whom I ever sing with the Father and the Holy Spirit: Alleluia!”
Ikos 7
The Lord performed a new miracle through you when, at the tyrant’s command, you were thrown into the fiery furnace of bronze and there you were baked like sweet bread and offered to the Holy Trinity as fragrant incense. Therefore, reverently praising your great patience, we bless you, saying:
Rejoice, you who, by being cast into the fiery furnace, shattered the pride of your tormentor;
Rejoice, you who kept the fire of love for God in your heart until the end of your life;
Rejoice, you who, out of love for Christ, received your end through fire;
Rejoice, you who proved yourself stronger than stone in patience;
Rejoice, you who, strengthened by God, ended your life on earth in a most glorious manner;
Rejoice, you who have joined the most radiant company of the Martyrs.
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 8
It was a marvelous sight for the pagans, who did not know the power of God, to see how, in your frail and aged body, O Holy Hierarch Antipas, you were able to endure terrible torments for Christ. And we, giving thanks for these things to God, who granted you strength, sing to Him with love: Alleluia!
Ikos 8
You entrusted yourself entirely to the Most Sweet Jesus, Holy Hierarch Antipas, and for His love you endured bitter torments in the fire, for you said: “Shall I not drink the cup of suffering that the Lord has given me?” Therefore, you yourself became a cup, pouring out miraculous healings upon all who sing to you such hymns as these:
Rejoice, you who loved Jesus with all your heart;
Rejoice, you who showed your flock the way to the Holy of Holies;
Rejoice, river that waters the world with the waters of grace;
Rejoice, inexhaustible spring of wondrous healings;
Rejoice, vessel that without ceasing pours out relief from suffering;
Rejoice, one glorified by the Lord through the gift of miracles;
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 9
You have accomplished all manner of wondrous deeds through the power of divine grace, Holy Hierarch Antipas, for through your prayers you not only struck fear into the demons, but drove them completely out of the city of Pergamon. Therefore, remembering this victory of yours over the unclean spirits, we sing with thanksgiving to God: Alleluia!
Ikos 9
Human words cannot express the power you received from the Lord, Holy Antipas, to drive the cunning spirits out of people, but we, knowing the work of the Holy Spirit, praise you thus:
Rejoice, you who destroy all manner of the devil’s schemes;
Rejoice, you who put to shame sorcery and divination;
Rejoice, you who have freed those enslaved by demons;
Rejoice, you who drive away the devil’s temptations;
Rejoice, you who have struck fear into the dark powers of hell.
Rejoice, through whom the spirits of evil vanish like smoke;
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 10
Desiring to save your soul, you did not fear those who killed the body, Saint Antipas; for this reason, when you heard that you had been condemned to be burned in the bronze furnace, you accepted death with joy, singing to the Lord: Alleluia!
Ikos 10
You are a wall of defense for those who earnestly call upon you for help, Saint Antipas, not only for those living in Asia, but also for all Christians in every place, and through your effective prayer you bestow spiritual gifts upon them. Therefore, we bless you, saying:
Rejoice, vessel from which flows the oil of God’s mercy;
Rejoice, life-giving spring, who pours out streams of healing upon us;
Rejoice, swift restorer of health to those who lie in infirmity;
Rejoice, healer of all sufferings, but especially of toothaches;
Rejoice, physician without payment for spiritual and bodily ailments;
Rejoice, healer of all who run to you with faith;
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 11
You have offered a pleasing song to the Most Holy Trinity, worthy successor of the Apostles, Antipas, and not only with your spirit and your words, but you have offered your very self as a sacrifice. Therefore, though we cannot sufficiently praise your labors, being grateful to you, we sing to God, the One who is wonderful among the Saints: Alleluia!
Ikos 11
Shining torch, illuminated by the gentle Light of the heavenly Father’s glory, you, Antipas, who are like the Apostles to those on earth, have enlightened the hearts of the faithful and guided all to the knowledge of divine truth, teaching us to cry out to you with humility:
Rejoice, ray of divine light;
Rejoice, light of the Sun of Righteousness;
Rejoice, lightning bolt of the Gospel teaching;
Rejoice, star with heavenly radiance;
Rejoice, you who enlighten the souls of the faithful;
Rejoice, you who brighten the hearts of those who seek the truth;
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 12
Having received from God the grace to heal illnesses, and especially toothaches, we joyfully remember your name, Holy Hierarch Antipas, and we turn with fervent prayer to your most venerable icon, earnestly beseeching you: Grant healing to those who suffer from terrible pains and deliver us all from every need and affliction, that we may sing to the Almighty: Alleluia!
Ikos 12
Singing of your glorious end, O Bishop of God, and remembering your fervent prayer to God for Christians, we praise the Lord of hosts, who has wrought wondrous deeds through you. Therefore, accept from us these praises of thanksgiving:
Rejoice, fervent intercessor for us before the Lord;
Rejoice, our eternal defender before God;
Rejoice, unfailing guide on the path of the true faith;
Rejoice, mighty intercessor for our salvation;
Rejoice, swift appeaser of the heavenly King;
Rejoice, helper of those who devoutly commemorate you;
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 13
O most glorified and all-praised Holy Martyr Antipas, receive this hymn of praise which we, the unworthy, humbly offer to you, and pray to the Lord to grant us spiritual and bodily health, to deliver us from the troubles and trials of life, and on the Day of the Dreadful Judgment, to place us at His right hand, so that we may sing in the Kingdom of His glory: Alleluia!
This kontakion is sung three times.
Then again:
Ikos 1
By living a life as pure as the angels and serving Christ with your whole being, you have shown yourself to the Holy Church as a wonderful illuminator of the faith and a witness to it stronger than a diamond, Holy Martyr; for this reason, teach us to praise your struggles and to sing to you thus:
Rejoice, preacher of the Orthodox faith, enlightened by God;
Rejoice, river of teaching, for you have watered the faithful;
Rejoice, you who have drained the murky waters of the multitude of gods;
Rejoice, you who have taught the servants of demons to honor the one true God;
Rejoice, you who have drawn people out of the depths of unbelief and guided them along the path of salvation;
Rejoice, you who awaken those held captive by the slumber of false faith and bring them to the knowledge of the truth;
Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Kontakion 1
O chosen miracle-worker and good healer of afflictions, by the grace given to you by the Lord, as one who has boldness before the Giver of health, deliver us from all our needs and infirmities, that we may say to you: Rejoice, Saint Antipas, swift healer of diseases!
Prayer to Saint Antipas of Pergamum
Bishop of God, Holy Martyr of Christ, most blessed Antipas, who sits on the same throne as the Apostles and the Holy Hierarchs, you are the spiritual light of the bishops and the strength of the faith. Before those who fought against God, you boldly confessed Christ and offered yourself as a sacrifice like fragrant incense, like a lamb without blemish, and as a most righteous Martyr, cast into the fiery furnace, Holy Hierarch. Lifting up prayers of thanksgiving to God the Father, you shone like the sun, and through your patient sufferings, you defeated the cunning Belial to the very end. For this, Christ has glorified you in heaven, and on earth He has enlightened all people through the grace given to you, to heal those who suffer from the terrible pain of toothache and who ceaselessly call upon you with faith. And now, hear me, your sinful and unworthy servant, who calls upon you at this hour with faith, that you may be my intercessor and supplicant before God, that He may forgive my sins and deliver me from unbearable pain through your holy prayers. O most glorified Holy Martyr Antipas, swift helper of Christians in suffering, I believe with all my heart and mind that it has been given to you by the Lord to heal the sick, to comfort the suffering, and to strengthen the weak. For this reason, I, the helpless one, run to you as to a blessed healer of diseases, and, reverently kissing your venerable icon [and your holy relics], I pray to you to intercede with the Heavenly King on behalf of me, the sick one, that He may grant me healing and the cessation of the pains that afflict me; and though I am unworthy of your help, O good Father and my ever-faithful defender, make me worthy of your protection by turning me away from evil deeds toward a good Christian life. Heal, through the grace bestowed upon you in abundance, the wounds and infirmities of my body; grant me health and salvation and every good thing, so that, living a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and purity, I may be made worthy, together with all the Saints, to glorify the most holy name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer of one Afflicted by Toothache to the Most Glorious Martyr Antipas
O most glorious martyr Antipas, swift helper of Christians in their sufferings! I believe with all my mind and soul that you have received from God the gift of healing the sick and strengthening the weak. For this reason, I now run to you, as to a healing physician, I, the helpless one, and kissing your holy image, I pray to you through your intercession to ask the Heavenly King for healing for me, who am weakened by toothaches. Though I am unworthy of your help, Father, make me worthy of your protection, you who have likened yourself to the Lord in your love for mankind; and through my turning away from shameful deeds to a pure life, heal me completely by the grace you have earned, of all the pains and wounds of my soul and body. Grant me health of body and salvation of soul, and in all things good progress, so that, living in peace, tranquility, and godly devotion, I may be deemed worthy to glorify, together with all the saints, the most Holy Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Source: https://doxologia.ro/acatistul-sfantului-sfintit-mucenic-antipa-episcopul-pergamului-asiei
