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Apostles of the 70: Silas and Sylvanus
Holy Apostles of the 70: Silas and Sylvanus, and those with them: Criscentus, Epenetus and Andronicus (1st C)
New Calendar July 30 Old Calendar August 12
Why they are a saint
The Holy Disciples from the Seventy: Silas, Sylvanus (Siluanos), Crescentius, Epenetos and Andronikos—were disciples of the Saviour.The Disciple from the Seventy, Saint Silas, was a respected figure in the original Church at Jerusalem, “of the chief men amongst the brethren” (Acts 15: 22). The Orthodox Church commemorates Apostles on July 30.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apostles of the 70: Silas and Sylvanus as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 30. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Apostles of the 70: Silas and Sylvanus, 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.