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Saint
Agapius and Seleucius
Holy Martyrs Agapius and Seleucius
New Calendar December 3 Old Calendar December 16
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Agapius and Seleucius are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 3. 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 Agapius and Seleucius as a patron when they bear the name Agapius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Agapius and Seleucius, 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.