The Holy Martyr and Hierarch Mίlos of Persia was once a valiant general who, forsaking worldly honor, devoted himself entirely to the service of Christ. By divine providence, he was chosen as Bishop of Telepolis (Susa, called Shushan in the Syriac tongue), the very city where the Prophet Daniel beheld the heavenly visions.

Because of his pure and ascetic life, Saint Mίlos was found worthy to receive from God the grace of prophecy and the gift of healing. He was ordained to the episcopate by Bishop Bēthlapát of Geddēgoupolis, and as a true shepherd of his flock, he guided his people with wisdom and holiness.

When the pagans rose up against the Church and cast him out from his See in Susa, the Saint fled first to the holy city of Jerusalem, and afterward to Alexandria, where he was blessed to meet our venerable father among the saints, Anthony the Great (commemorated January 17).

After two years, the Hierarch returned to his homeland, where he and his faithful disciples were seized by the cruel ruler Basiliskos. Saint Mίlos was beheaded for his steadfast confession of Christ, while his companions—Ebórēs, Papas, and the Deacon Senóei (or Sebórēs)—were martyred by being beaten with clubs and stoned.

Thus, in the year 341, these valiant witnesses of Christ received the unfading crown of martyrdom, and now they rejoice eternally in the Kingdom of Heaven, interceding for all who honor their holy memory.

Troparion — Tone 4

O God of our Fathers, / always act with kindness towards us; / take not Your mercy from us, / but guide our lives in peace / through the prayers of the hieromartyrs Milles, Euores, and Seboes.

Kontakion — Tone 8

(Podoben: “As the first fruits...”)The Church glorifies you as teachers of virtue and adornments of hierarchs, / singing: “By your intercessions for those who lovingly honor you, / grant progress in virtue, and deliverance from temptations.”