Theodore Gavras
Great Martyr
Commemorated October 2
The glorious great-martyr and brave athlete of the Lord Theodore Gavras or Theodore Gabras ( (Greek)
He was tortured and martyred in the region of Theodosiopolis ( Erzurum ) by the Danishmend Turks for refusing to convert to Islam , under one of Emir Danishmend Gazi generals named Amir Ali ( Amiralis, Amyrali ).
His feast day is celebrated by the Orthodox Church on October 2 .
Troparion
Thy martyr, O Lord, Theodore, through his suffering, an incorruptible crown did obtain from Thee, our God; for, rejoicing in Thy strength, he laid low his tormentors and did beat off impotent affronts of the demons also; at his intercessions save our souls.
Kontakion
Thou hast appeared as a bright star, uninviting for the world, but a sun announcing Christ with thy rays, O martyr Theodore; all the enchantment hast thou extinguished and grantest unto us light, supplicating incessantly for us all.
Source: OrthodoxWiki
