St. Charalampios

The Icon

Feast Day - February 10th

Bishop Charalampios was 113 years of age when he was Martyred. He is shown in the Icon as an old man clothed in his episcopal robes giving the blessing to those who participated in him Martyrdom. He was subjected to monstrous tortures. They lacerated his body with iron hooks, and scraped all the skin from his body. During this ordeal he turned to his tormentors, and said "I thank you, brethren, that you have restored my spirit, which longs to pass over to a new and everlasting life!"

Troparion in tone 4

You became a firm column in the Church of Christ, wise Haralambos;
A lamp of everlasting light to the world:
Well known to the world through your martyrdom,
You dispelled the dark night of idolatry.
Boldly intercede with Christ God that He may save our souls.

Kontakion - Tone 4

You rose from the east like a star, hieromartyr Haralambos,
And enlightened the faithful with the brightness of your miracles.
Therefore we honor your holy contest!

For information concerning the life of St. Charalampios please click here