Martyr
Apostles of the Seventy Archippus and Philemon
Apostles of the Seventy: Archippus and Philemon, and martyred Equal-to-the-Apostles Apphia (1st C)
New Calendar February 19 Old Calendar March 3
Why they are a saint
The Holy Disciples from the Seventy: Archippos, Philemon and Apthea (2nd Comm. The Orthodox Church commemorates Apostles of the Seventy Archippus and Philemon on February 19.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apostles of the Seventy Archippus and Philemon as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Apostles of the Seventy Archippus and Philemon, 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.