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Saint
Agapetos of Rome
New Calendar April 17 Old Calendar April 30
Why they are a saint
Agapetos of Rome is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 17. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; 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 Agapetos of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Agapetos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 17.
Prayer
O holy Agapetos of Rome, 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.