Saint
Galaction and his wife
Martyrs Galaction and his wife Epistimia, at Emesa (3rd C)
New Calendar November 5 Old Calendar November 18
Why they are a saint
They suffered for Christ during the persecution of Decius in the city of Emesa, Phœnicia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Galaction and his wife on November 5.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Galaction as a patron when they bear the name Galaction at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Galaction and his wife, 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.