Saint · † c. 284-305
Andrew Stratelates and the 2,593 Martyrs with him in Cilicia
Martyr Andrew Stratelates and the 2,593 Martyrs with him in Cilicia († c. 284-305)
New Calendar August 19 Old Calendar September 1
Why they are a saint
The Martyr Andrew Stratelates was a military commander in the Roman armies during the reign of the emperor Maximian (284-305). The Orthodox Church commemorates Martyrs on August 19.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Andrew Stratelates and the 2 as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Andrew Stratelates and the 2,593 Martyrs with him in Cilicia, 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.