70 carpus of beroea
Carpus of Beroea of the Seventy Disciples is commemorated by the Church on May 26 with Alphaeus, and on January 4 with the Seventy.
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In his second Epistle to Timothy, Paul requests, "The phelonion that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books." Carpus was bishop of Beroea (or Verria) in Macedonia.
Hymns
Troparion (Tone 3) [1]
O holy Apostle Carpus, Entreat the merciful God, To grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.Kontakion (Tone 4)
The Church possesses You as a shining star, O Holy Apostle Carpus, And is illumined by the multitude of your miracles. Save those who honor in faith Your holy memory.References
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