Saint · 1st C
Apostle of the 70, Timon the Deacon
Apostle of the 70, Timon the Deacon (1st C)
New Calendar December 30 Old Calendar January 12
Why they are a saint
Apostle of the 70, Timon the Deacon (1st C) is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 30. Venerated as an apostle who preached the Gospel of Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apostle of the 70 as a patron when they bear the name of at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 30. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Apostle of the 70, Timon the Deacon, 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.