Martyr · 305-313
Doulas of Cilicia
Saint Doulas, Passion-Bearer of Egypt
New Calendar June 15 Old Calendar June 28
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Doulas was a pious Christian from the city of Praetoriada. At the height of a persecution against Christians under Maximian (305-313) they arrested him and sent him to trial under the Cilicia district governor Maximus. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Doulas of Cilicia as a patron when they bear the name Doulas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Doulas of Cilicia, 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.