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THE SYNAXARION
On June 30, we celebrate the Synaxis of the holy, glorious, and all-lauded Twelve Apostles.

Even though each one of the Twelve has his own special day of celebration throughout the year, the Church has set aside this day as a festal assembly of all the apostles together and with them, Paul. These are the names and the separate celebration days of the Holy Apostles; and how each one of these most holy and beneficial men in world history ended their earthly life: Peter (June 29, January 16) was crucified upside down.  Andrew (November 30) was crucified.  James, the son of Zebedee (April 30) was beheaded.  John the Theologian (September 26) died in a miraculous, peaceful manner.  Philip (November 14) was crucified.  Bartholomew (June 11, August 25) was crucified, scraped and beheaded.  Thomas (October 6) was pierced with five spears.  Matthew the Evangelist (November 16) was burned alive.  James, the son of Alphaeus (October 9) was crucified.  Thaddeus [Jude] (June 19), the Brother of James was crucified.  Simon the Zealot (May 10) was crucified.  Matthias (August 9) was stoned and then was beheaded after death.  Paul (June 29) was beheaded.

Through their intercessions, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy upon us, and save us. Amen.
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