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Saint · 4th C
Elpidias
Martyrs Elpidias, Marcellus and Eustochius, who suffered under Julian the Apostate (4th C)
New Calendar November 15 Old Calendar November 28
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Elpidius, Marcellus and Eustochius, were burned to death for Christ during the reign of the Emperor Julian the Apostate. The Orthodox Church commemorates Elpidias on November 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Elpidias as a patron when they bear the name Elpidias at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Elpidias, 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.