Apostle
Apostles Stakhys, Apelles, Amplias, Urban, and Narcissus of the 70
Holy Apostles Stakhys, Apelles, Amplias, Urban, and Narcissus of the 70
New Calendar October 31 Old Calendar November 13
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians remember Apostles Stakhys, Apelles, Amplias, Urban, and Narcissus of the 70 as apostle. Apostles are honored as the first witnesses who carried the Gospel. His name is kept with the apostles of the Twelve or of the Seventy.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apostles Stakhys as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 31. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Apostles Stakhys, Apelles, Amplias, Urban, and Narcissus of the 70, 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.