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Martyr · 305-311
Callisthene and her father Audactus of Ephesus
Martyr Callisthene and her father Audactus of Ephesus
New Calendar October 4 Old Calendar October 17
Why they are a saint
The holy martyr Callisthene was born in Ephesus, and her father was the eparch Audactus. The Orthodox Church commemorates Callisthene and her father Audactus of Ephesus on October 4.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Callisthene as a patron when they bear the name Callisthene at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Callisthene and her father Audactus of Ephesus, 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.