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Martyr
Babylas of Sicily
Martyrs Babylas (Vavila) of Sicily and his two disciples: Timothy and Agapius (3rd C)
New Calendar January 24 Old Calendar February 6
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Babyla of Sicily and his two Disciples Timothy and Agapius lived during the III Century on the outskirts of Rome. The Orthodox Church commemorates Babylas of Sicily on January 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Babylas of Sicily as a patron when they bear the name Babylas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 24. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Babylas of Sicily, 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.