September 24
Saint Thekla lived in Iconium in the apostolic age. She learned the Christian faith from the Apostle Paul. Inspired by his words about chastity, she left her fiancé and lived a life of virginity for the sake of Christ the Bridegroom. She suffered for her faith and for preaching the gospel and was the first woman martyr of the Church.
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Troparion (Tone 4)
Thou wast enlightened by the words of Paul, O Bride of God, Thekla,
and thy faith was confirmed by Peter, O Chosen One of God.
Thou didst become the first sufferer and martyr among women,
by entering into the flames as into a place of gladness.
for when thou accepted the Cross of Christ,
the demonic powers were frightened away.
O all-praised One, intercede before Christ God that our souls may be saved.
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