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Martyr
Christodoulos
Martyr Christodoulos
New Calendar February 26 Old Calendar March 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Christodoulos was martyred with swords. We have no other details about his life. He is mentioned only in the Synaxaristes of Saint Νikόdēmos of the Holy Mountain. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Christodoulos as a patron when they bear the name Christodoulos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 26. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Christodoulos, 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.