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Saint
Eutychianos and Strategios the Martyrs
New Calendar August 19 Old Calendar September 1
Why they are a saint
Eutychianos and Strategios the Martyrs are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 19. 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 Eutychianos and Strategios the Martyrs as a patron when they bear the name Eutychianos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eutychianos and Strategios the 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.