Saint · † 258
Archdeacon Lawrence of Rome along with the Hieromartyr Sixtus
Holy Martyr and Archdeacon Lawrence of Rome along with the Hieromartyr Sixtus, Pope of Rome and the Martyred Deacons Felicissimus, Agapitus, and Romanus († 258)
New Calendar August 10 Old Calendar August 23
Why they are a saint
The Martyrs ArchDeacon Lawrence, Pope Sixtus, Deacons Felicissimus and Agapitus, the Soldier Romanus,—Romans, suffered in the year 258 under the emperor Valerian. The Orthodox Church commemorates Martyr on August 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Archdeacon Lawrence of Rome along as a patron when they bear the name Martyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Archdeacon Lawrence of Rome along with the Hieromartyr Sixtus, 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.