Saint · 305-311
Aristocles the Presbyter
Martyrs Aristocles the Presbyter, Demetrian the Deacon, and Athanasius the Reader, of Cyprus
New Calendar June 20 Old Calendar July 3
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Aristocles the Presbyter, Demetrian, and Athanasius suffered for the Christian Faith during the persecution under the emperor Maximian Galerius (305-311). The Orthodox Church commemorates Aristocles the Presbyter on June 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aristocles the Presbyter as a patron when they bear the name Aristocles at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Aristocles the Presbyter, 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.