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Martyr
Fructuosis
Martyr Fructuosis, Bishop of Tarragona, Spain, and his deacons Augurius and Eulogius
New Calendar January 21 Old Calendar February 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Fructuosis lived during the persecution of Valerian and Gallienus in the third century, during the consulship of Amelianus and Bassus. The Orthodox Church commemorates Fructuosis on January 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Fructuosis as a patron when they bear the name Fructuosis at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 21. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Fructuosis, 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.