Saint · 4th C
Akepsimos the Bishop, Joseph the Presbyter and Haiphal the Deacon of Persia
Martyrs Akepsimos the Bishop, Joseph the Presbyter and Haiphal the Deacon of Persia (4th C)
New Calendar November 3 Old Calendar November 16
Why they are a saint
They suffered for Christ in Persia during the reign of Shapur II in the Fourth Century. Acepsimas was Bishop of Naasson where he zealously worked for the spread of the Christian faith. During the persecution, he was seized together with Presbyter Joseph and Deacon Aithalas. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Akepsimos the Bishop as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Akepsimos the Bishop, Joseph the Presbyter and Haiphal the Deacon of Persia, 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.