Hierarch
Artemon of Seleucia
Saint Artemon, Bishop of Seleucia
New Calendar March 24 Old Calendar April 6
Why they are a saint
Artemon of Seleucia, Bishop of Seleucia, is kept among the saints. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs. The New Calendar feast is March 24.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Artemon of Seleucia as a patron when they bear the name Artemon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 24. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Artemon of Seleucia, 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.