Ss. Galaktion and Episteme the Martyrs Mounted on wood Sizes:6 X 8

Ss. Galaktion and Episteme the Martyrs Mounted on wood Sizes:6 X 8Orthodox icon of the Martyrs Galaktion and Episteme. Commemorated November 5. Saint Galaktion was from Emesa, the son of Cleitophon and Leucippe, pagans who had been instructed in piety by a certain Christian named Onuphrius and received holy Baptism. Saint Episteme, born of unbelieving parents, was baptized before she was wedded to Galaktion. After their marriage they remained in virginity and lived in separate monastic houses. Betrayed as

imploring the intercession of the saint

The Theotokos appeared a third time

the holy Empress Helen returned to Constantinople

When all the children grew up and left the parental home

Even though he was poor

The Myrrh-bearer

Despite his great gentleness of spirit and purity of heart

the monk started walking into the desert

The emperor was present at the sessions of the Council

is the Third Ode of the Old Testament (1 Sam/1 Kings 2:1-10)

Bishop Anthimus was not one to tolerate a lie

so as not to permit the corporeal powers to relax