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Martyr
Gelasios the Actor and Martyr of Heliopolis
New Calendar February 27 Old Calendar March 11
Why they are a saint
Gelasios the Actor and Martyr of Heliopolis are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 27. 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 Gelasios the Actor and Martyr of Heliopolis as a patron when they bear the name Gelasios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 27. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Gelasios the Actor and Martyr of Heliopolis, 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.