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Saint
Euagrius
Martyrs Euagrius, Benign, Christos, Arestus, Kinnudius, Ruthus, Patric, and Zosimas
New Calendar April 3 Old Calendar April 16
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Euagrius, Benign, Christos, Arestus, Kinnudius, Ruthus, Patric, and Zosimas are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 3. 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 Euagrius as a patron when they bear the name Euagrius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Euagrius, 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.