Saint
Apostolos the New-Martyr
New Calendar August 16 Old Calendar August 29
Why they are a saint
Apostolos the New-Martyr is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 16. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Apostolos the New-Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Apostolos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Apostolos the New-Martyr, 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.