The 26 Martyrs of Zographou Monastery, Mt. Athos, martyred by the Latins (1284)
Commemorated September 22
They suffered from Emperor Michael Palaeologus and Patriarch John Beccus for the charge of Latinism by the latter. All of them were burned in a tower. Of them the following are known by name: Hegumen Thomas, the monks Barsanuphius, Cyril, Micah, Simon, Hilarion, James, Job, Cyprian, Sabbas, James, Martinian, Cosmas, Sergius, Menas, Joasaph, Joannicius, Paul, Anthony, Euthymius, Dometian, Parthenius and four laymen.
Troparion
Through the sufferings of Thy saints which they did endure for Thy sake, be moved, O Lord, and all our infirmities cure, Thou, O Lover of man, we implore Thee.
Kontakion
Having appeared as bright lamps, ye, O divine martyrs, enlighten the whole creation with the shine of your miracles, releasing from maladies, ever driving away the profound darkness and supplicating continually Christ the God for us all.
Source: Crkveni Kalendar
