Saint
Apostles Aquila and Priscilla
New Calendar February 13 Old Calendar February 26
Why they are a saint
Apostles Aquila and Priscilla are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 13. Venerated as apostles who preached the Gospel of 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 Apostles Aquila and Priscilla as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 13. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Apostles Aquila and Priscilla, 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.