Hieromartyr
Artemon of Laodikeia
Hieromartyr Artemon of Laodikeia
New Calendar April 13 Old Calendar April 26
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Artemon of Laodikeia for a confession sealed by death. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. He is venerated because he would not deny the faith, even at the cost of his life.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Artemon of Laodikeia as a patron when they bear the name Artemon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Artemon of Laodikeia, 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.