Saint · 284-305
Irenarchos & his Companion Martyrs at Sebaste
New Calendar November 28 Old Calendar December 11
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Irenarchus was from Sebaste, Armenia, and lived during the reign of Diocletian (284-305). The Orthodox Church commemorates Irenarchos & his Companion Martyrs at Sebaste on November 28.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Irenarchos & his Companion Martyrs at Sebaste as a patron when they bear the name Irenarchos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Irenarchos & his Companion Martyrs at Sebaste, 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.