Martyr · 1690
Auxentius of Constantinople
New Martyr Auxentius of Constantinople
New Calendar January 25 Old Calendar February 7
Why they are a saint
The holy New Martyr Auxentius was born in 1690 in the diocese of Vellas, part of the Metropolitan district of Ioannina in Greece. The Orthodox Church commemorates Auxentius of Constantinople on January 25.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Auxentius of Constantinople as a patron when they bear the name Auxentius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 25. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Auxentius of Constantinople, 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.