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[[Image:Saint_Aristion_%28-3_september%29.jpg|frame|right|Saint Aristion of Alexandria]]
The holy, glorious, right-victorious [[hieromartyr]] '''Aristion of Alexandria (Cilicia)''' was the [[bishop]] of lesser Alexandria (Isso) in Cilicia (Asia Minor) during the second century. During the persecutions of the time, he was arrested, tried, and [[martyr]]ed for being a Christian. He is remembered on [[September 3]].
Years later, Aristion was consecrated [[bishop]] of Isso in Cilicia, which is found in lesser Alexandria. He was a good shepherd to his flock and cared diligently for their souls.
One day the ruler of Alexandria had Aristion arrested because he was a Christian. Although he was placed on public trial, Aristion was calm and showed no fear. His whole demeanor made the Roman eparch realize that it would not be easy to deal with this man who stood before him. He tried to turn Aristion from Christ through flattery and promises of reward, but the saint stood firm. Seeing that his words had no effect on the bishop, he threatened him with fierce tortures. He was not influenced by these threats, however. Aristion stood before the eparch and his counselors, gazing at them with love and concern for their salvation. Even in his weakness, this captive was stronger than his captors, and he refused to offer sacrifice to the pagan gods.
Before a multitude of idolaters, Aristion spoke of the Triune God, by Whom all things were created. He also told them about the [[Incarnation]] of the Lord [[Jesus Christ]], which was accomplished through God's saving dispensation. He explained that Christ brings salvation to fallen man, thereby giving him another chance to attain the true purpose of his life - [[theosis]].
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[[Category:Ante-Nicene Saints]]
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