Who are celebrating? today March 13 according to the calendar: Leandros, Marius – Collection of Holy Relics of Saint Nicephorus the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
After the end of the iconoclasm and the restoration of the holy icons, with the request of the Patriarch Methodios (842 – 846 AD) to the kings Michael and Theodora, the removal of the relics of Agios Nikephoros to the reigning city was approved and he was recognized as one of the most glorious athletes of Orthodoxy.
In fact, the queen also granted a royal ship, with which Patriarch Methodios received the relic of Agios Nikiforos (which remained intact and intact for 19 years).
On the way back, a large crowd of people and officials covered the beach. The holy relic was deposited with a holy procession in the church of the Holy Apostles (March 13, 846 AD).
Absolute
Ἦhos c’. Of divine faith.
A holy case, and full of life, it is evident, the Church, the body of your fragrant remains on which we lay the seventh altar, you bestow them, Nicephorus of the Spirit. Father Hosea, beseech Christ God, bestow upon us the great mercy.
Heteron Apolytikion
Ἦhos d’.
A rule of faith, and an icon of meekness, teacher of self-control, show to your flock the truth of things; for this reason, I will humble the high things and bring the riches to poverty. Father Hierarch Nicephorus, ambassador of Christ to God, save our souls.
Source: ekklisiaonline.gr
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