Saint · 284 – 305
Pamphilius the Presbyter
Martyrs Pamphilius the Presbyter, Valens the Deacon, and those with them, at Caesarea in Palestine
New Calendar February 16 Old Calendar February 29
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Pamphίlios the Presbyter, Valens the Deacon, Paul, Porphyrios, Séleukos, Theódoulos, Julian, Samuel, Elias, Daniel, Jeremiah, and Isaiah suffered martyrdom during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (284 – 305) at Caesarea in Palestine. The Orthodox Church commemorates Pamphilius the Presbyter on February 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pamphilius the Presbyter as a patron when they bear the name Pamphilius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Pamphilius the Presbyter, 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.