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Saint
Gauius
Martyrs Gauius, Faustus, Eusebius, and Cherimon
New Calendar October 4 Old Calendar October 17
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Gauius, Faustus, Eusebius, and Cherimon are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 4. 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 Gauius as a patron when they bear the name Gauius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 4. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Gauius, 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.