Saint · † 308
Antoninus
Martyrs Antoninus, Nicephorus, Germanus and Zevina of Cæsarea in Palestine († 308)
New Calendar November 13 Old Calendar November 26
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Antoninus, Nicephorus, Germanus and Zevina of Cæsarea in Palestine († 308) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 13. 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 Antoninus as a patron when they bear the name Antoninus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Antoninus, 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.