SAINT STACHYS THE APOSTLE,

1st Bishop of Byzantium

The holy, glorious, All Laudable Apostle Stachys is numbered among the Seventy Apostles. Along with the Apostles Urban, Amplias, Narcissus, Apelles and Aristobulus he assisted the Apostle Andrew. St. Andrew ordained St. Stachys Bishop in Byzantium, where he governed his flock with faith and zeal for sixteen years. He built a church at Argyropolis, and many people gathered there to hear him preach. He was a good shepherd to his flock, tirelessly laboring for their salvation. He died in peace.