Hieromartyr
Lucian of Beauvais
Hieromartyr Lucian, Bishop of Beauvais, and those with him in France
New Calendar June 3 Old Calendar June 16
Why they are a saint
As Bishop of Beauvais, Lucian of Beauvais is numbered with the saints of the Church. Lucian of Beauvais is a Christian martyr of the Catholic Church, called the "Apostle of Beauvais." He was killed in the 3rd century during the Diocletian persecution, although later traditions make him a martyr of the 1st century instead. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Lucian of Beauvais as a patron when they bear the name Lucian at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Lucian of Beauvais, 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.