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Saint
Christophoros & Konon the Martyrs of Rome
New Calendar June 5 Old Calendar June 18
Why they are a saint
Christophoros & Konon the Martyrs of Rome are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 5. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Christophoros & Konon the Martyrs of Rome as a patron when they bear the name Christophoros at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Christophoros & Konon the Martyrs of Rome, 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.