Sylvester, Pope of Rome Saint Sylvester was a native of Rome.
Because of his exceeding virtue, he succeeded Saint Miltiades as
Pope in 314. Since he himself was unable to be present at the
First Ecumenical Council in 325, he sent delegates of his own
Roman clergy to represent him in Nicaea. He reposed in the year
325. Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone A model of faith and the
image of gentleness, the example of your life has shown you
forth to your sheep-fold to be a master of temperance. You
obtained thus through being lowly, gifts from on high, and
riches through poverty. Sylvester, our father and priest of
priests, intercede with Christ our God that He may save our
souls. Kontakion in the Fourth Tone As a companion of the holy
ascetics, thou O God-bearer, hast been worthily shown forth as a
true priest of priests before our King and God. Wherefore, thou
rejoicest now with the choirs of the Angels, filled with
gladness and delight in the Heavens, O Father. Renowned
Sylvester, famed shepherd of Rome, save them