Martyr · 249-251
Hippolytus of Rome and those with him: Martyr Concordia
Martyr Hippolytus of Rome and those with him: Martyr Concordia, Irenaeus, and Abundius
New Calendar August 13 Old Calendar August 26
Why they are a saint
The Martyr Hippolytus was a chief prison guard at Rome under the emperors Decius (249-251) and Valerian (253-259). The Orthodox Church commemorates Hippolytus of Rome and those with him: Martyr Concordia on August 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hippolytus of Rome and those as a patron when they bear the name Hippolytus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Hippolytus of Rome and those with him: Martyr Concordia, 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.