Equal-to-the-Apostles
Apostles of the Seventy Philemon and Archippus
Apostles of the 70: Philemon and Archippos, Martyr Apphia, wife of Philemon and Equal-to the-Apostles, and Onesimus, disciple of St Paul (1st C)
New Calendar November 22 Old Calendar December 5
Why they are a saint
The Holy Apostles of the Seventy Philemon and his wife Apphia lived in the city of Colossa in Phrygia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Apostles of the Seventy Philemon and Archippus on November 22.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apostles of the Seventy Philemon and Archippus as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Apostles of the Seventy Philemon and Archippus, 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.