Ananias, Apostle of the 70
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Saint Ananias, whose name means "God is gracious," was from Damascus, where by divine revelation he was commanded to baptize the Apostle Paul (Acts 9: 10-17). He completed the course of martyrdom when he was stoned to death during the proconsulate of Lucian.
Apolytikion of Ananias of the 70
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O Holy Apostle Ananias, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
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Our most fervent advocate in intercession who dost hearken most quickly to them that pray to thee, receive our supplication, O Ananias, and implore Christ, Who alone is glorified in the Saints, to have mercy on us.
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