Saint · † 270-275
Conon
Hieromartyr Conon and his son Conon of Iconium († 270-275)
New Calendar March 6 Old Calendar March 19
Why they are a saint
Hieromartyr Conon and his son Conon of Iconium († 270-275) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 6. Venerated as hieromartyrs, clergy who were put to death for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Conon as a patron when they bear the name Conon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 6. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Conon, 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.