This Saint, who was born in Nicomedia, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. While his father was an idolater, his mother was a Christian, and she raised him in the faith. He was baptized by Saint Hermolaus and was known for his compassionate and philanthropic nature, earning him the name Panteleimon, meaning “all-merciful.”
He practiced medicine with great skill, often healing through the grace of Christ. One day, he restored the sight of a blind man, both physically and spiritually, leading to the man’s martyrdom for confessing his faith. Saint Panteleimon was also arrested, endured many wounds, and was ultimately beheaded in 305 during the reign of Maximian.
He is honored as one of the Holy Unmercenaries, alongside Saint George among the Martyrs.
Orthodox Christian Celebration of the Feast of Saint Panteleimon
The feast of Saint Panteleimon is commemorated with the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom, preceded by Matins and followed by Great Vespers.
Scripture readings for the feast include passages from Isaiah, Wisdom of Solomon, Matthew, 2 Timothy, and Luke.
Hymns of the Feast
Apolytikion (third Tone)
Panteleimon, saintly champion and healer, intercede with our merciful God to grant our souls remission of sins.
Kontakion (Plagal of the First Tone)
O Champion and Martyr of God, imitating the Merciful and bearing from Him the grace of healing, cure our spiritual ills by your prayers, and set free from the temptation of the eternal enemy those who ceaselessly cry out, “Save us, O Lord.”
Source: GOARCH