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Saint
Neophytos & Auxentios the Martyrs of Cyprus
New Calendar September 28 Old Calendar October 11
Why they are a saint
Neophytos & Auxentios the Martyrs of Cyprus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 28. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Neophytos & Auxentios the Martyrs of Cyprus as a patron when they bear the name Neophytos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Neophytos & Auxentios the Martyrs of Cyprus, 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.