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Saint
Apostles Nymphas and Euboulus
Apostles of the 70: Nymphas and Euboulus
New Calendar February 28 Old Calendar March 12
Why they are a saint
Apostles of the 70: Nymphas and Euboulus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 28. 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 Nymphas and Euboulus as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 28. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Apostles Nymphas and Euboulus, 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.