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Jason and Sosipater the Apostles of the 70 and their Companions
New Calendar April 29 Old Calendar May 12
Why they are a saint
Jason and Sosipater the Apostles of the 70 and their Companions are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 29. Venerated as apostles who preached the Gospel of Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Jason and Sosipater the Apostles of the 70 and their Companions as a patron when they bear the name Jason at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 29. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Jason and Sosipater the Apostles of the 70 and their Companions, 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.