Apostle
Archippus the Apostle of Paul
Archippus the Apostle, Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul
New Calendar November 22 Old Calendar December 5
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Archippus the Apostle, Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul. Numbered among the apostles (of the Twelve or of the Seventy); commemorated with the apostolic Church. Feast day: November 22.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Archippus the Apostle of Paul as a patron when they bear the name Archippus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 22. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Archippus the Apostle of Paul, 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.