Saint · † c. 67
Apostles Aristarchus
Apostles Aristarchus, Pudens and Trophimus of the Seventy († c. 67)
New Calendar April 15 Old Calendar April 28
Why they are a saint
Apostles Aristarchus, Pudens and Trophimus of the Seventy († c. 67) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 15. 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 Aristarchus as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 15. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Apostles Aristarchus, 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.