One day, the emperor's executioners tried to force Saint Victor to eat poisoned meat. But Victor just crossed him and ate him. This happened in front of many people. Everyone saw that he remained completely unharmed. When the sorcerer saw this, he was greatly surprised by the miracle he saw, that he believed in Christ.
Saint Victor is an early Christian saint who is venerated by the Russian Orthodox Church. Saint Victor's Day is celebrated on May 11th.
Saint Victor of Damascus was a warrior under Emperor Mark
Holy Martyr Victor of Damascus served as a soldier under Emperor Marcus Aurelius
The holy martyr Victor of Damascus served as a soldier under the emperor Marcus Aurelius. It was 161 years old. Victor himself was from Italy itself. When the emperor ordered his soldiers to persecute all Orthodox Christians, everyone began to demand that Victor renounce the Lord. He was also asked to make a sacrifice to the idol.
The emperor told him that he must carry out all his orders, since he was the king’s warrior. But Victor did not want to sacrifice to the pagan gods, much less renounce the Lord. Then Victor told the emperor that he was now a warrior of the Heavenly King, and would serve only him. But governor Sebastian did not listen to this, he betrayed Victor to be tortured.
Persecution of Christians in Ancient Rome under Marcus Aurelius
First, the executioners broke all his fingers and toes, and then twisted his joints. During his terrible torture, the Great Martyr Victor prayed to the Lord and courageously tried to endure all the suffering.
Afterwards, the executioners tried to force Victor to eat poisoned meat. But Victor only crossed the meat and swallowed it. This happened in front of many people. Everyone saw that he remained completely unharmed. When the sorcerer who poisoned this meat saw this, he was greatly surprised by the miracle he saw.
He could not believe that Victor had not suffered at all from the poison. After which he believed in Christ, the True God. After all, he understood better than anyone that no earthly force could neutralize such a strong poison.
In front of everyone, Saint Victor performed a miracle, after which even the sorcerer accepted faith in Christ
Temple
Where can you pray to your patron saint Victor? In Kotelniki (Moscow region), ten years ago a temple was built in honor of the martyr. Divine services are held there, and the temple itself is open daily. The main shrine is a particle of the relics of the martyr Victor.
The temple is located at the address: Kotelniki, Belaya Dacha microdistrict, 1st Pokrovsky passage, building 8.
Sunday liturgy in the church begins at 8 o'clock. Confession is at 7:30 am.
The life of Saint Victor says that one day a woman stood up for him
But it didn't end there. The life of Saint Victor says that he was given over to new torments. The wife of one of the warriors could no longer see how Victor was being bullied and what he had to endure. She began to intercede for the saint.
But the executioners became so angry that they saw an enemy in the wife of their own comrade. They were so maddened by blood that they grabbed the woman and tied her to two palm trees, after which they tore her to pieces. The girl was only fifteen years old, she was still very young. This is how she ended her earthly life.
After killing the girl, the soldiers went over to Victor. Deciding that no amount of torture would help get rid of the saint, they beheaded him. Before his death, Victor predicted a quick death for the executioners. He also predicted the death of the governor in 24 days. That's how it all happened.
Akathist to the holy martyr Victor of Damascus, warrior
Kontakion 1
Let us honor the chosen warrior of Christ our God, the holy martyr Victor, with songs, as our intercessor and prayer book; But you, passion-bearer, because you have boldness towards the Lord, free us from all troubles, so we call to you: Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Ikos 1
You appeared as an earthly angel and a heavenly man, the holy martyr, when illuminated by the light of true knowledge of God, you joyfully began your suffering. Moreover, remembering your sufferings, which you endured for Christ, we cry out to you: Rejoice, you who loved the Creator of all things with all your heart. Rejoice, you received great suffering for His name. Rejoice, denouncing idolatry's wickedness. Rejoice, for the sake of your love for Christ you did not spare your life. Rejoice, thou who countest the glory of this world for nothing. Rejoice, you who taste the sweets of heaven. Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the persecution of the wicked against Christians, you were not afraid of their reprimand and torment, but as a worthy warrior of Christ, you appeared before the wicked commander Sebastian, and you confessed your faith in the one true God, singing loudly: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Having a divinely inspired mind, holy martyr Victor, you astonished your tormentor with the courage of your soul and words, in whose image you boldly preached Christ, the true God. Moreover, praising your confession, we cry out to you like this: Rejoice, preacher of the only true God. Rejoice, faithful worshiper of the Most Holy Trinity. Rejoice, service to the exterminator of idols. Rejoice, planter of Christian piety. Rejoice, heir of the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, partaker of eternal glory. Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Kontakion 3
Strengthened by the power of the Most High, you stood boldly before the tormentor, a courageous confessor of Christ, and having despised the threats and caresses of him, you rushed to the feat of martyrdom, singing to God: Alleluia.
Ikos 3
Having strong hope in the Heavenly Master and Lord, and remembering the word of the apostles, as it is fitting to obey God more than man, you, holy martyr, did not obey the command of the tormentor, but confessed to being a warrior of the King of Heaven, you rejected pagan wickedness and surrendered in the hands of the tormentors you are. We, remembering your courage, cry out to you: Rejoice, worthy warrior of the Heavenly King. Rejoice, faithful servant of your Master. Rejoice, despising the threats of the wicked. Rejoice, you who expose the charm of idols. Rejoice, thou who accomplished the feat of martyrdom well. Rejoice, having testified your faith in Christ with your blood. Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Kontakion 4
Possessed by a storm of rage, the insane tormentor commanded to torment you grievously and send you to a fiery furnace. But you, having placed all your trust in God, entered the fire fearlessly, like sometimes the three youths, singing the victorious song: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
The wicked commander heard that after three days of being in the fiery cave, you, glorious martyr, found yourself unharmed, and filled with even greater rage, he called the sorcerer and commanded him to kill you. But you, having received deadly food, remained unharmed, struggling to cry out to you like this: Rejoice, unshakable champion of the faith. Rejoice, passion-bearer, most steadfast adamant. Rejoice, undaunted by fire. Rejoice, the dew of your prayers extinguished the fiery flame. Rejoice, having tasted deadly food, you remain unharmed. Rejoice, now enjoy the food of heaven. Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Kontakion 5
You were like a god-loving star, the martyr of Christ, showing the way of salvation: you moved the sorcerer who wanted to kill you to believe in Christ, teaching you to sing together with you: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Having seen with the eyes of your soul God, who was working miracles by you, Saint Victor, the wicked sorcerer was moved with heart and believed in Christ, whom you preached. We, chanting the greatness of God revealed to you, say: Rejoice, having dispersed the darkness of unbelief with your saving word. Rejoice, you who converted infidels to Christ by the martyr’s confession of faith. Rejoice, destroyer of all the machinations of the devil. Rejoice, having cast down the demonic power through the faith of Christ. Rejoice, thou who liftest up the faithful to the glorification of God. Rejoice, you who instruct us to resort to Him in the troubles and sorrows of life. Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Kontakion 6
You appeared as a preacher of the true faith in Christ before your tormentors, more glorious than the passion-bearer, no wounds done to you could harm you: boiling oil, like a spring of cool water, appeared to you, and ocet, like sweet honeycomb, appeared to you. We, marveling at your patience, cry out to God, marvelous in His saints: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
You brought light to the blind eyes of your tormentors, when you, holy martyr, called upon the name of the Lord Jesus. For this reason, we cry to you, the glorious saint of God and miracle worker: Rejoice, our speedy intercessor and intercessor before God. Rejoice, warm representative of our souls. Rejoice, you who heal the sick with your prayer. Rejoice, heal wounds of soul and body. Rejoice, strengthen our faith. Rejoice, strengthen our hope. Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Kontakion 7
Wanting to glorify God, who strengthens His chosen ones, a certain wife, named Stefanida, came to the place of your torment and marveled at your great patience, seeing the incorruptible crown descending from heaven. If you see this reverently and glorify God in your heart, cry out: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
The evil tormentor, always showing young Stefanida, praising your suffering, commanded the martyr of Christ Victor to show a new display of inhumanity, bending down the branches of the trees, tying her up, and cutting her to pieces. We, the glorious feat of the holy martyr, bless your suffering together with her, more passionately, crying: Rejoice, you were an acceptable sacrifice, like Abel’s offering, to God. Rejoice, full of righteousness and good deeds, like Noah. Rejoice, imitate Abraham in faith. Rejoice, follow Job in patience. Rejoice, as David did, having placed all your trust in the Lord. Rejoice, thou who has filled the face of the martyr. Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Kontakion 8
It is strange not to see and hear in a language ignorant of God’s power how it is possible for a weak human body to endure such torment for Christ. We, glorifying God, who granted such strength to the holy martyr, cry out with love: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
You were filled with all divine joy, holy martyr, when you heard the order of the tormentor to behead you with a sword. We, remembering your suffering and praising your great patience, say: Rejoice, having preserved faith, hope and love to the end. Rejoice, you have received the crown of martyrdom from the hand of the Almighty. Rejoice, thou art thou established in the unfading days of the Kingdom of Christ. Rejoice, thou who dwellest in the heavenly abodes of Heaven. Rejoice, you who earnestly pray for us at the throne of God. Rejoice, you who constantly care for those who call you. Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Kontakion 9
Deliver us from all troubles and misfortunes with your prayers, passion-bearing Saint Victor, for you have great boldness before the Lord, for whom you laid down your soul, crying incessantly: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
Vitiy's many broadcasts will not be able to speak to you worthy of praise, glorious martyr, many for the sake of exploits and suffering, which you raised for Christ by will. For this reason, we, perplexed to praise you according to your heritage, sing to the Lord: Rejoice, undaunted confessor of the Christian faith. Rejoice, invincible warrior of Christ. Rejoice, trustworthy helper to all who endure for the truth. Rejoice, speedy consoler of those in trouble. Rejoice, defender of the Church of Christ. Rejoice, intercessor of all Orthodox. Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Kontakion 10
Having achieved salvation and eternal joy through the many sufferings of Christ for the sake of Christ, you, holy martyr, teach us all, for the sake of God, to endure complacently and place all our trust in Him alone, singing the song: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
You are a wall and a refuge for those who come to you, servant of God, so pray unceasingly to Christ our God for all those who honor your suffering. Accept, therefore, long-suffering martyr, this wretched praise from us sinners: Rejoice, for you loved the eternal life more than the temporary. Rejoice, for you preferred the Kingdom of Heaven to the glory of mankind. Rejoice, for through your suffering you have gained endless joy. Rejoice, for having tasted martyrdom, you have passed on to blessed immortality. Rejoice, heir to the mountainous Zion. Rejoice, great fertilizer for the Churches of Christ. Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Kontakion 11
You rendered the singing of the Most Holy Trinity, holy martyr Victor, not in words, but by sacrificing everything to yourself alive: For you loved your Creator above all else, and you served His only good, singing with tenderness: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
The light-receiving lamp of the true light appeared on earth, God's chosen Victor, enlightening the hearts of the faithful and instructing those who cry out to the Divine mind with love like this: Rejoice, follower of the heroic Christ. Rejoice, life of the immaculate healer. Rejoice, image of meekness and humility. Rejoice, obedience and patience to the teacher. Rejoice, unwavering light of piety. Rejoice, star, showing the right path to salvation. Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Kontakion 12
Ask for divine grace for us, martyr of Christ, for the prayer of the righteous can do much for the mercy of the Master, do not abhor our sinful impurity, but be our helper in everything and a good mentor to repentance, teaching the God who has mercy on us to chant: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing your long-suffering deeds, glorious passion-bearer, we praise your long-suffering, we bless your martyrdom, and we honor your sacred memory, and in praise we call you: Rejoice, you who showed wondrous valor in your suffering. Rejoice, you who bear the marks of the Lord Jesus Christ on your body. Rejoice, thou who has acquired the inheritance of the Kingdom of Christ. Rejoice, you have made your abode in the house of the Heavenly Father. Rejoice, for through you God is glorified. Rejoice, for through you the demons are put to shame. Rejoice, Victor, glorious martyr.
Kontakion 13
O all-blessed holy martyr Victor, accept this song of our praise, brought to you from a tender heart, and deliver us from all evil through your warm intercession to God, so that with you and all the saints we sing the victorious song: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)
Prayer to the Holy Martyr Victor
O holy servant of God, glorious martyr Victor! Having fought a good fight on earth, you have received in heaven the crown of righteousness, which the Lord has prepared for all who love Him. In the same way, looking at your holy image, we rejoice at the glorious end of your life and honor your holy memory. You, standing before the throne of God, accept our prayers and bring them to the All-Merciful God, to forgive us every sin and help us against the wiles of the devil, so that, having been delivered from sorrows, illnesses, troubles, misfortunes, and all evil, we will live piously and righteously in now and through your intercession, even though we are unworthy, we will be worthy to see good on the land of the living, glorifying the one in His saints, glorifying God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Troparion to the Holy Martyr Victor
Your martyr, Lord Victor, in your sufferings you received an imperishable crown from You our God: for having Your strength, overthrow the tormentors, crush the demons of weak insolence. Save our souls with his prayers
Saint Victor of Damascus has an icon
Victor Damaskin has an icon. It shows Victor as a young man. On his face you can see a small round beard and dark hair. The saint is dressed in a tunic and cloak. In his left hand he holds a sword, and in the other a cross.
Icon of Saint Victor
There are other options for icons. On some icons, Saint Victor is depicted with a cross in one hand, and his other hand is at his chest.
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