Christina of Tyre
Great Martyr
Commemorated July 24
The Holy Glorious Great- Martyr Christina of Tyre was martyred for her faith in the 3rd century. Her memory is commemorated July 24 .
Troparion
Thy ewe-lamb Christina crieth out to Thee with a loud voice, O Jesus:
"I love Thee, O my Bridegroom,
and, seeking Thee, I pass through many struggles:
I am crucified and buried with Thee in Thy baptism,
and suffer for Thy sake, that I may reign with Thee;
I die for Thee that I might live with Thee.
As an unblemished sacrifice accept me,
who sacrifice myself with love for Thee
By her supplications save Thou our souls, in that Thou art merciful.
Kontakion
Thou wast known to be a radiant dove with wings of gold,
and didst soar aloft to the heights of heaven, O honored Christina.
Wherefore, we celebrate thy glorious festival,
bowing down before the shrine of thy relics with faith,
from whence divine healing for souls and bodies poureth forth upon all in abundance.