Apostle
Onesimus the Apostle of the 70
New Calendar February 15 Old Calendar February 28
Why they are a saint
Saint Onesimus, Apostle of the Seventy in his youth was a servant of Philemon, a Christian of distinguished lineage, living in the city of Colossae, Phrygia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Onesimus the Apostle of the 70 on February 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Onesimus the Apostle of the 70 as a patron when they bear the name Onesimus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 15. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Onesimus the Apostle of the 70, 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.