Saint · 3rd-4th C
Onisiphorus
Martyrs Onisiphorus and Porphyrius of Ephesus (3rd-4th C)
New Calendar November 9 Old Calendar November 22
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Onesiphorus and Porphyrius suffered for Christ during the reign of the Emperor Diocletian. The Orthodox Church commemorates Onisiphorus on November 9.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Onisiphorus as a patron when they bear the name Onisiphorus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Onisiphorus, 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.