Martyr
Agathonicus of Nicomedia
Martyrs Agathonicus of Nicomedia and his companions: Zotikos, Theoprepios, Acyndinos, Severian, Zeno and others who suffered under Maximian († c. 305-311)
New Calendar August 22 Old Calendar September 4
Why they are a saint
The Martyrs Agathonikes, Zotikos, Theoprepios (in Slavonic: Bogolep), Akyndinos, Severian, Zinon and others accepted death for Christ during the reign of the emperor Maximian (284-305). The Orthodox Church commemorates Agathonicus of Nicomedia on August 22.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Agathonicus of Nicomedia as a patron when they bear the name Agathonicus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Agathonicus of Nicomedia, 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.