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Saint
Archippus of Herapolis
St. Archippus of Herapolis (4th C)
New Calendar September 6 Old Calendar September 19
Why they are a saint
Saint Archippus, son of devout Christians from the city of Hieropolis, at age ten went to pray in the church of the holy Chief Commander Michael and he remained at this temple to serve as church caretaker. The Orthodox Church commemorates Archippus of Herapolis on September 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Archippus of Herapolis as a patron when they bear the name Archippus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 6.
Prayer
O holy Archippus of Herapolis, 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.