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Saint
Andre the Commander & his Companion Martyrs
New Calendar July 12 Old Calendar July 25
Why they are a saint
Andre the Commander & his Companion Martyrs are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 12. 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 Andre the Commander & his Companion Martyrs as a patron when they bear the name Andre at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 12. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Andre the Commander & his Companion Martyrs, 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.