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Saint
Achikos
Achikos, Stephanas, & Fortuanatos the Apostles
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
Achikos, Stephanas, & Fortuanatos the Apostles is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 15. Venerated as an apostle who preached the Gospel of Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Achikos as a patron when they bear the name Achikos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Achikos, 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.