Saint
Amphianos & Aedesios the Martyrs of Lycia
New Calendar April 2 Old Calendar April 15
Why they are a saint
Amphianos & Aedesios the Martyrs of Lycia are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 2. 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 Amphianos & Aedesios the Martyrs of Lycia as a patron when they bear the name Amphianos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 2. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Amphianos & Aedesios the Martyrs of Lycia, 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.