Almighty God, who didst call Fabian to be a faithful pastor and servant of thy people, and to lay down his life in witness to thy Son: Grant that we, strengthened by his example and aided by his prayers, may in times of trial and persecution remain steadfast in faith and endurance, for the sake of him who laid down his life for us all, Jesus Christ our Savior; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Today the Episcopal Church commemorates Fabian, Bishop & Martyr of Rome, 250 https://t.co/KPkUsrWdh2
Image: Saints Fabian & Sebastian by Giovanni di Paolo, c1475, in @NationalGallery (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0); Fabian is often depicted with Sebastian as they share a feast day, 20 January pic.twitter.com/X6FkpO5tVR
— The Anglican Church in St Petersburg (@anglicanspb) January 20, 2023