Saint
Africanus
Martyrs Africanus, Terence, Maximus, Pompeius, and 36 others, of Carthage
New Calendar October 28 Old Calendar November 10
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Africanus, Terence, Maximus, Pompeius, and 36 others, of Carthage are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 28. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Africanus as a patron when they bear the name Africanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Africanus, 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.