Saint · 286-303
Alban
St. Alban the Protomartyr of Britain
New Calendar June 22 Old Calendar July 5
Why they are a saint
He was a soldier in the Roman army and, according to the venerable Bede, was brought to faith in Christ by a fugitive priest to whom he gave shelter. The Orthodox Church commemorates Alban on June 22.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Alban as a patron when they bear the name Alban at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Alban, 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.