Agavos, Rouphos, Asynkritos, Phlegon, Herodion, & Hermes of the 70 Apostles Reading from the Synaxarion: The Apostle Herodion, whom Saint Paul mentions in his Epistle to the Romans (16:11) and calls his "kinsman," was ordained presbyter and then Bishop of New Patras, where he was slain by Jews and pagans. Saint Agabus is mentioned in Acts 21:10-11, where he prophesied SaintPaul's arrest in Jerusalem at the hands of the Jewish leaders. In Acts 11:27-28 it is mentioned also that this Saint foretold the great famine that would come to pass in the time of Claudius Caesar. Having preached the Gospel throughout various regions, he departed to the Lord. The Apostle Rouphos became Bishop of Thebes in Greece. The Apostles Asynkritos and Phlegon preached Christ in many places, suffered many afflictions at the hands of the pagans and Jews, and departed unto the Lord. The Apostle Hermes is mentioned with them in the Epistle to the Romans (16:13-14).

Erastos, Olympas, Herodion, Sosipatros, Quartus, Tertios, Apostles of the 70

Reading from the Synaxarion:

Of these Saints, Olympas and Rodion became disciples of Peter, the
chief Apostle, and came to Rome, where they were beheaded by Nero. The
others reposed in peace, having become bishops: Sosipater of Iconium,
Quartus of Beirut, and Erastus of Paneas, or Paneias (which was also
called Caesarea of Philippi); Saint Erastus had been chamberlain of the
city of Corinth (Rom.16:23).

Apolytikion in the Third Tone
O Holy Apostles, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant
our souls forgiveness of sins.

Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
The most solemn festival of the Apostles hath this day appeared to us
and manifestly doth bestow divine forgiveness of trespasses on all
that faithfully keep their memorial.