Saint
Chrysogonos
Chrysogonos, Theodota, Evodias, & Eutychianus, the Martyrs
New Calendar December 22 Old Calendar January 4
Why they are a saint
Chrysogonos, Theodota, Evodias, & Eutychianus, the Martyrs are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 22. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Chrysogonos as a patron when they bear the name Chrysogonos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Chrysogonos, 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.