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Saint
Orentios
Orentios, Pharmakios, Eros, Phirmos, Phirminos, Kyriakos, and Longinos the Martyrs and Brothers
New Calendar June 25 Old Calendar July 8
Why they are a saint
Orentios, Pharmakios, Eros, Phirmos, Phirminos, Kyriakos, and Longinos the Martyrs and Brothers are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 25. 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 Orentios as a patron when they bear the name Orentios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 25. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Orentios, pray to God for us.
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