Saint
Apostles Archippus
Holy Apostles Archippus, Philemon and Onesimus
New Calendar July 6 Old Calendar July 19
Why they are a saint
Holy Apostles Archippus, Philemon and Onesimus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 6. 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 Archippus as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 6. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Apostles Archippus, 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.