Martyr
Claudius and those with him
Martyr Claudius and those with him
New Calendar April 5 Old Calendar April 18
Why they are a saint
Saints Claudius, Diodoros, Victor, Victorinus, Pappios, Serapion, and Nikephoros are most probably the same saints who are commemorated on January 31. The Orthodox Church commemorates Claudius and those with him on April 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Claudius and those as a patron when they bear the name Claudius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Claudius and those with him, pray to God for us.
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