Martyr
Chronides of Alexandria and those with him
Martyr Chronides of Alexandria and those with him
New Calendar September 13 Old Calendar September 26
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Chronides suffered for the Christian Faith in the third century with Saints Stratonicus, Serapion, Leontius and Seleucus. The Orthodox Church commemorates Chronides of Alexandria and those with him on September 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Chronides of Alexandria and those as a patron when they bear the name Chronides at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Chronides of Alexandria and those with him, 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.