The Finding of the Relics of Saint Acacius the Confessor, Bishop of Melitene (III)

The bringing up of the relics of Saint Acacius the Confessor, bishop of Melitene, who lived in the time of the Emperor Decius (249–251). For confessing Christ Saint Acacius was terribly tortured and thrown into prison, from which he was later released. He converted many of the godless to the true faith, and became renowned for his inspired preaching and his miracles, after which he committed his soul to the Lord in peace.