Saint · 1st C
Abercius and Helen
Holy Martyrs Abercius and Helen (1st C)
New Calendar May 26 Old Calendar June 8
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Abercius and Helen (1st C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 26. 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 Abercius and Helen as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 26. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Abercius and Helen, 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.