Apostle
Aristovoulos
Aristovoulos, Apostle of the 70
New Calendar March 16 Old Calendar March 29
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Aristovoulos, Apostle of the 70. Numbered among the apostles (of the Twelve or of the Seventy); commemorated with the apostolic Church. Feast day: March 16.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Aristovoulos as a patron when they bear the name Aristovoulos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 16. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Aristovoulos, 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.