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Apostle
Apostles Fortunatus, Akhaikos, and Stephanas of the 70
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
Apostles Fortunatus, Akhaikos, and Stephanas of the 70 is kept on the Orthodox calendar as an apostle. Apostles are honored as the first witnesses who carried the Gospel. The Church commemorates him with the apostolic company that first carried the Gospel.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apostles Fortunatus as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Apostles Fortunatus, Akhaikos, and Stephanas of the 70, 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.