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Saint
Asclepias the Wonderworker
New Calendar July 4 Old Calendar July 17
Why they are a saint
Asclepias the Wonderworker is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 4. He is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Asclepias the Wonderworker as a patron when they bear the name Asclepias at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 4.
Prayer
O holy Asclepias the Wonderworker, 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.