Apostle
Aristobulos of the Seventy
Holy Apostle Aristobulos of the Seventy, Bishop of Britain
New Calendar March 15 Old Calendar March 28
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Holy Apostle Aristobulos of the Seventy, Bishop of Britain. Numbered among the apostles (of the Twelve or of the Seventy); commemorated with the apostolic Church. Feast day: March 15.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aristobulos of the Seventy as a patron when they bear the name Aristobulos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 15. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Aristobulos 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.