Martyr
Lupus
Martyr Lupus, the slave of St Demetrius of Thessalonica († c. 306)
New Calendar August 23 Old Calendar September 5
Why they are a saint
The Martyr Luppos lived at the end of the III Century - beginning II Century, and was a faithful servant of the holy Great Martyr Demetrios of Soluneia (Thessalonika, Comm. The Orthodox Church commemorates Lupus on August 23.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Lupus as a patron when they bear the name Lupus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 23. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Lupus, 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.