With the Added:
Synaxarion, Troparia and Kondakia
June 7, - Commemoration of the Holy Hieromartyr Theodotus, Bishop of Ancyra
The Holy Martyr Theodotos lived in Galatian Ancyra in the III Century. He was distinguished by an especial kindliness and concern. At the height of the persecution under Diocletian (284-305) he provided Christians all the necessities and gave them shelter in his home, where secretly they made Divine-services. Saint Theodotos visited the Christian captives in prison, paid their bail, and reverently gave burial to the bodies of martyrs thrown for devouring by wild beasts. One time he dragged out of the water and gave burial to the bodies of seven holy martyresses, drowned in the sea (Comm. 18 May). They reported about this to the governor. Having refused to offer sacrifice to idols and having denounced the pagan folly, Saint Theodotos confessed the true faith in Christ, for which they subjected him to terrible tortures and beheaded him with the sword (+ 303). They wanted to burn up the body of the holy martyr, but a storm having arisen made it futile to attempt this, and they gave him over to a Christian for burial.
Having partaken of the apostolic way of life, And becoming their successor to the throne, You have discovered in the practice of the virtues The way to divine contemplation. Therefore dispensing the word of truth You have also suffered to the shedding of blood for the sake of the faith, O holy martyr Theodotus, entreat Christ our God to save our souls.
Kondakion - Tone 1
O blessed Theodotus, You were truly a brilliant star enlightening all creation With your gift of wonders And your sacred suffering. Therefore celebrating today your radiant memory, In gladness of heart we magnify Christ.