Apostle
Aristarchus of the Seventy
Apostle Aristarchus of the Seventy
New Calendar September 27 Old Calendar October 10
Why they are a saint
Aristarchus is named in Acts as a Macedonian companion of Paul, and is numbered among the Seventy. Apostles are honored as the first witnesses who carried the Gospel. Orthodox Christians honor that first generation of witnesses. The New Calendar feast is September 27.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aristarchus of the Seventy as a patron when they bear the name Aristarchus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 27. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Aristarchus of the Seventy, 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.