Saint · † 284-305
Diodorus and Rhodopianos the Deacon
Holy Martyrs Diodorus and Rhodopianos the Deacon († 284-305)
New Calendar April 29 Old Calendar May 12
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Diodorus and Rhodopianos the Deacon († 284-305) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 29. 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 Diodorus and Rhodopianos the Deacon as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Diodorus and Rhodopianos the Deacon, 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.