Saint
Erasmos of Ochrid & his Companion Martyrs
New Calendar June 2 Old Calendar June 15
Why they are a saint
Erasmos of Ochrid & his Companion Martyrs are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 2. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Erasmos of Ochrid & his Companion Martyrs as a patron when they bear the name Erasmos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 2. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Erasmos of Ochrid & his Companion Martyrs, 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.