Memorial day on November 4 is equal to the apostles Aberki of Hierapolis, the holy bishop equal to the apostles Aberki, bishop of Hierapolis, a worker of miracles, became famous in the 2nd century in Phrygia. The city of Hierapolis was inhabited in those days mainly by idolaters. The saint prayed to God to save their souls and turn to the true light. An angel who appeared ordered Saint Avarki to destroy the idols in the pagan temple. The saint zealously fulfilled God's command. When he heard that the idolaters wanted to kill him, the saint arrived at the public meeting place and openly exposed the errors of the idolaters. The pagans tried to capture the saint. At this time, three possessed young men screamed in the crowd. The people were in confusion, but the saint cast out demons from them through prayer. Seeing the young men healthy, the people of Hierapolis asked Saint Avarki to teach them the Christian faith, after which they received holy baptism. After that the saint went to neighboring towns and villages, healed the sick and preached the gospel of the kingdom of God. A preacher, he traveled throughout Syria, Cilicia, Mesopotamia, visited Rome and everywhere converted many people to Christ. Saint Everkey was given the title equal to the apostles for his great works. For many years he protected the church from infidels, confirmed Christians in the faith, guided the lost to the true path, healed the sick and spread the glory of Messiah.

Memorial day on November 4 is equal to the apostles Aberki of Hierapolis, the holy bishop equal to the apostles Aberki, bishop of Hierapolis, a worker of miracles, became famous in the 2nd century in Phrygia. The city of Hierapolis was inhabited in those days mainly by idolaters. The saint prayed to God to save their souls and turn to the true light. An angel who appeared ordered Saint Avarki to destroy the idols in the pagan temple. The saint zealously fulfilled God's command. When he heard that the idolaters wanted to kill him, the saint arrived at the public meeting place and openly exposed the errors of the idolaters. The pagans tried to capture the saint. At this time, three possessed young men screamed in the crowd. The people were in confusion, but the saint cast out demons from them through prayer. Seeing the young men healthy, the people of Hierapolis asked Saint Avarki to teach them the Christian faith, after which they received holy baptism. After that the saint went to neighboring towns and villages, healed the sick and preached the gospel of the kingdom of God. A preacher, he traveled throughout Syria, Cilicia, Mesopotamia, visited Rome and everywhere converted many people to Christ. Saint Everkey was given the title equal to the apostles for his great works. For many years he protected the church from infidels, confirmed Christians in the faith, guided the lost to the true path, healed the sick and spread the glory of Messiah.