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Saint
Aristarchus
Aristarchus, Pudens, Trophimus the Apostles of the 70
New Calendar April 14 Old Calendar April 27
Why they are a saint
Aristarchus, Pudens, Trophimus the Apostles of the 70 is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 14. Venerated as an apostle who preached the Gospel of Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aristarchus as a patron when they bear the name Aristarchus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 14. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Aristarchus, 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.