St. Tryphon of Campsada
St. Tryphon was born to poor parents in the village of Campsada near Apamea and tended geese from childhood, receiving from God the grace to heal the sick and cast out demons.
His fame spread throughout the empire when he delivered the daughter of Emperor Gordian III from an evil spirit, refusing all reward and distributing the emperor's gifts to the poor. During the persecution of Decius he fearlessly confessed Christ, endured beatings, raking with iron hooks, burning with torches, and having iron nails hammered into his feet, and was condemned to beheading at Nicaea in the year 250, surrendering his soul to God before the sword fell. The Church invokes him as a healer and as protector of gardens, vineyards, and fields against pests and crop-destroying creatures.
Oh! If only I could be made worthy to die by fire and pain for the name of the Lord and God, Jesus Christ!
Troparion
Your holy martyr Tryphon, O Lord, through his suffering has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries, and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. Through his intercessions, save our souls!
Dying Prayer of St. Tryphon
O Lord, God of gods and King of kings, the most holy of all holies, I thank You that You made me worthy to complete my mortification without faltering. And now, I pray to You that the hand of the invisible demon does not touch me, that the demon not drag me into the abyss of destruction. Rather, let Your holy angels lead me into Your beautiful dwelling place and make me an heir of Your desired kingdom. Receive my soul and hearken to the prayer of all those who would offer sacrifices to You in my remembrance. Gaze upon them from Your holy dwelling place and grant them abundant and incorruptible gifts. For You are the only good and merciful Gift-giver unto the ages of ages.
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