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Saint
Aaron and Julius the Martyrs of Caerelon
New Calendar July 1 Old Calendar July 14
Why they are a saint
Aaron and Julius the Martyrs of Caerelon are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 1. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aaron and Julius the Martyrs of Caerelon as a patron when they bear the name Aaron at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Aaron and Julius the Martyrs of Caerelon, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.