Saint · † 767
Martyrs: Stephen
Martyrs: Stephen, Basil, Gregory, another Gregory, John, Andrew, Peter, Anna and many others († 767)
New Calendar November 28 Old Calendar December 11
Why they are a saint
Martyrs: Stephen, Basil, Gregory, another Gregory, John, Andrew, Peter, Anna and many others († 767) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 28. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Martyrs: Stephen as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs: at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Martyrs: Stephen, 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.