Saint · † c. 164
Felicitas and his sons
Martyrs Felicitas and her seven sons: Januarius, Felix, Philip, Silouanus, Alexander, Vitalis and Martial († c. 164)
New Calendar January 25 Old Calendar February 7
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyress Felicita with her Seven Sons: Jannuarius, Felix, Philip, Silouanus, Alexander, Vitalis and Martial. The Orthodox Church commemorates Felicitas and his sons on January 25.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Felicitas as a patron when they bear the name Felicitas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 25. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Felicitas and his sons, 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.