Ischyrion of Egypt, Martyr During Decian Persecution

An interesting post at Ohio Anglican.

http://ohioanglican.blogspot.com/2011/12/ischyrion-of-egypt.html

Ischyrion of Egypt

Steward and servant of an Alexandrian magistrate in Roman imperial Egypt. During the persecutions of Decius, Ischyrion’s employer demanded that he renounce Christianity and sacrifice to pagan gods. When Ischyrion refused, the magistrate ordered him beaten and martyred.


Propers for Ischyrion - Martyr in Egypt

The Collect.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who didst strengthen thy blessed martyr Ischyrion with the virtue of constancy in faith and truth: Grant us in like manner for love of thee to despise the prosperity of this world, and to fear none of its adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.