Saint · 4th C
Antiochos
Martyrs Antiochos the Physician and Faustus (4th C)
New Calendar July 16 Old Calendar July 29
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Antiochos the Physician and Faustus (4th C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 16. 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 Antiochos as a patron when they bear the name Antiochos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Antiochos, 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.