Martyr
Barulas the Youth of Caesarea
Martyr Barulas the Youth of Caesarea
New Calendar November 18 Old Calendar December 1
Why they are a saint
Saint Barulas was a child in the crowd of people who witnessed the torture of Saint Romanus. The Orthodox Church commemorates Barulas the Youth of Caesarea on November 18.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Barulas the Youth of Caesarea as a patron when they bear the name Barulas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 18. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Barulas the Youth of Caesarea, 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.