Apostle
Epenetus of the Seventy
Apostle Epenetus of the Seventy
New Calendar July 30 Old Calendar August 12
Why they are a saint
The Church commemorates Epenetus of the Seventy with the Seventy. Apostles are honored as the first witnesses who carried the Gospel. Orthodox Christians honor that first generation of witnesses. The New Calendar feast is July 30; this memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Epenetus of the Seventy as a patron when they bear the name Epenetus 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 Epenetus 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.