Saint · † c. 312
Clement and Agathangelus
Hieromartyr Clement, Bishop of Ancyra, and Martyr Agathangelus († c. 312)
New Calendar January 23 Old Calendar February 5
Why they are a saint
The Hieromartyr Clement was born in the Galatian city of Ancyra in the year 258, from a pagan father and a Christian mother. The Orthodox Church commemorates Clement and Agathangelus on January 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Clement and Agathangelus as a patron when they bear the name Clement at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Clement and Agathangelus, 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.