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Saint
Atticus
Martyrs Atticus, Agapius, Eudoxius, Caterius, Istucarius, Pactobius, and Nictopolionus
New Calendar November 3 Old Calendar November 16
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Atticus, Agapius, Eudoxius, Caterius, Istucarius, Pactobius, and Nictopolionus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 3. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Atticus as a patron when they bear the name Atticus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Atticus, pray to God for us.
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