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Hieromartyr
Lampados of Irenopolis
Hieromartyr Lampados of Irenopolis
New Calendar July 5 Old Calendar July 18
Why they are a saint
Orthodox Christians honor Lampados of Irenopolis for a confession sealed by death. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. He is venerated because he would not deny the faith, even at the cost of his life.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Lampados of Irenopolis as a patron when they bear the name Lampados at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Lampados of Irenopolis, 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.