Apostle
Crescens of the Seventy
Apostle Crescens of the Seventy
New Calendar July 30 Old Calendar August 12
Why they are a saint
Among the Seventy Apostles the calendar keeps Crescens of the Seventy. Apostles are honored as the first witnesses who carried the Gospel. His name is kept with the apostles of the Twelve or of the Seventy. The New Calendar feast is July 30.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Crescens of the Seventy as a patron when they bear the name Crescens at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 30. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Crescens of the Seventy, 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.