Martyr
Helikonis the Martyr
New Calendar May 28 Old Calendar June 10
Why they are a saint
Helikonis the Martyr is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 28. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Helikonis the Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Helikonis at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Helikonis the Martyr, 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.