Saint · 286-310
Aristocleus the Priest
Holy Martyrs Aristocleus the Priest, Demetrius the Deacon and Athanasius the Reader
New Calendar June 23 Old Calendar July 6
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Eustochius, Gaius, Probus, Lollia and Urban suffered for Christ during the time of a persecution under the emperor Maximian (286-310). The Orthodox Church commemorates Aristocleus the Priest on June 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aristocleus the Priest as a patron when they bear the name Aristocleus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Aristocleus the Priest, 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.