Pontian of Rome
Hieromartyr
Commemorated August 13
The hieromartyr Pontian of Rome , also Pontianus , was the ruling bishop of the Church of Rome from 230 to 235. Condemned to the mines of Sardinia, he was the first bishop of Rome to abdicate. His feast day is August 13 .
Troparion
Having been a participant of the character and a successor of the apostles on the throne, thou, O God-inspired one, didst find work in coming into visions; whilst therefore rightly dividing the word of truth, for the sake of the faith didst thou suffer even unto the shedding of thy blood. O hieromartyr Pontian, intercede before Christ the God that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion
Having lived piously among hierarchs and having gone through the path of martyrdom, thou, O God-wise one, hast extinguished the sacrifices of idols and wast a protector unto thy flock. Wherefore, in honouring thee, in our hearts we cry out unto thee: Do ever deliver us from dangers through thine intercessions, O Pontian, our father.
Source: OrthodoxWiki
