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Apostle
Aquila the Apostle among the 70
New Calendar July 14 Old Calendar July 27
Why they are a saint
He, along with his wife Priscilla, is mentioned in the book of Acts and in St Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. The Orthodox Church commemorates Aquila the Apostle among the 70 on July 14.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aquila the Apostle among the 70 as a patron when they bear the name Aquila at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 14. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Aquila the Apostle among 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.