The Martyrdom of St . Quadratus, One of the Seventy Disciples .

On this day also was the martyrdom of St . Quadratus, one of the seventy apostles who werechosen by the Lord . He was born in the city of Athens, and was one of its wealthy and learnednobles . He believed in the Lord Christ and served him . Having received the grace of theComforter on the day of Pentecost, he preached the life-giving Gospel in many countries .He entered the city of Magnis and preached there . The people of the city believed; he baptizedthem and taught them the life-giving Commandments . Then he returned to Athens, to preach therealso, but they stoned him and tortured him severely . Finally they cast him into the fire; thus, hereceived the crown of martyrdom .His prayers be with us, and Glory be to our God forever . Amen .