Saint
Apostles of the 70 Apelles
Holy Apostles of the Seventy: Apelles, Lucius, and Clement (1st C)
New Calendar September 10 Old Calendar September 23
Why they are a saint
Saint Apelles Saint Apelles was an important figure in the early Church, who labored diligently to spread the message of the Gospel. The Orthodox Church commemorates Apostles of the 70 Apelles on September 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apostles of the 70 Apelles as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 10. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Apostles of the 70 Apelles, 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.