Great martyr · 4th century
Artemius of Antioch
Greatmartyr Artemius at Antioch
New Calendar October 20 Old Calendar November 2
Why they are a saint
Artemius of Antioch was known as imperial prefect in Egypt, martyred under Julian the Apostate. He is in Greek lists asked by police and for hernias. The years given for this life are 4th century. The New Calendar feast is October 20; this memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for police (Greek list), hernias / intestinal disorders. The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy Artemius of Antioch, 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.
Do not confuse with Righteous child Artemius of Verkola.