Martyr · 138-161
Laodicius the Keeper of the Prison
Martyr Laodicius the Keeper of the Prison
New Calendar May 13 Old Calendar May 26
Why they are a saint
Saint Glyceria was tortured at Heraclea in Thrace during a persecution against Christians under the emperor Antoninus (138-161).The martyr was then thrown into prison onto sharp stones. The Orthodox Church commemorates Laodicius the Keeper of the Prison on May 13.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Laodicius the Keeper of the Prison as a patron when they bear the name Laodicius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Laodicius the Keeper of the Prison, 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.