Hieromartyr
Aristion of Alexandria
Hieromartyr Aristion, Bishop of Alexandria
New Calendar September 3 Old Calendar September 16
Why they are a saint
Aristion of Alexandria is remembered as Bishop of Alexandria. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The calendar keeps his martyrdom as a testimony under persecution.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aristion of Alexandria as a patron when they bear the name Aristion at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Aristion of Alexandria, 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.