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Apostles Stephen
Apostles Stephen and Fotunatus of the 70 (1st C)
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
Apostles Stephen and Fotunatus of the 70 (1st C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 15. Venerated as apostles who preached the Gospel of Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apostles Stephen as a patron when they bear the name Apostles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Apostles Stephen, 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.