Martyr
Gordius at Caesarea
Martyr Gordius at Cæsarea in Cappadocia (4th C)
New Calendar January 3 Old Calendar January 16
Why they are a saint
The Martyr Gordias was born at the end of the III Century in the city of Cæsarea Cappadocia into a Christian family. The Orthodox Church commemorates Gordius at Caesarea on January 3.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gordius at Caesarea as a patron when they bear the name Gordius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Gordius at Caesarea, 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.