Saint · 284-305
Monk-Martyrs Claudius
Monk-Martyrs Claudius, Diodore, Victor, Victorinus, Pappias, Nicephorus, and Serapion
New Calendar April 5 Old Calendar April 18
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Agathopodes the Deacon and Theodulus the Reader lived in Thessalonica during the reign of the emperor Diocletian (284-305) and Maximian (284-305) and were among the church clergy. The Orthodox Church commemorates Monk-Martyrs Claudius on April 5.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Monk-Martyrs Claudius as a patron when they bear the name Monk-Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 5. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Monk-Martyrs Claudius, 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.