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Saint
Pamphilius
Martyrs Pamphilius and Captonus
New Calendar August 12 Old Calendar August 25
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Pamphilius and Captonus are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 12. 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 Pamphilius as a patron when they bear the name Pamphilius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 12. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Pamphilius, 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.