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Saint · 3rd C
Alphæus, Philadelphus, Cyprian, Onesimus, Erasmus and 14 others in Sicily
Holy Martyrs Alphæus, Philadelphus, Cyprian, Onesimus, Erasmus and 14 others in Sicily (3rd C)
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Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Alphæus, Philadelphus, Cyprian, Onesimus, Erasmus and 14 others in Sicily (3rd C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 10. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Alphæus as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Alphæus, Philadelphus, Cyprian, Onesimus, Erasmus and 14 others in Sicily, 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.