Martyr
Pamphilus the Martyr & his Companions
Martyrs Pamphilus the Presbyter, Valens the Deacon, Paul, Porphyrius, Seleucus, Theodoulus, Julian, Samuel, Elias, Daniel, Jeremiah and Isaiah at Cæsarea in Palestine († c307-309)
New Calendar February 16 Old Calendar February 29
Why they are a saint
The 12 Martyred Saints—Pamphilos the Presbyter, Valens (Ualentos) the Deacon, Paul, Porphyrios, Seleucios, Theodoulos, Julian, Samuel, Ilias, Daniel, Jeremiah and Isaiah suffered during the time of a persecution against christians, initiated by the emperor Diocletian in the years 308-309 at Cæsarea in Palestine. The Orthodox Church commemorates Pamphilus the Martyr & his Companions on February 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pamphilus the Martyr & his Companions as a patron when they bear the name Pamphilus 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 Pamphilus the Martyr & his Companions, 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.