Martyr · 546
Paphnoutios the Martyr & his 546 Companions in Egypt
New Calendar September 25 Old Calendar October 8
Why they are a saint
Paphnoutios the Martyr & his 546 Companions in Egypt are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 25. 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 Paphnoutios the Martyr & his 546 Companions in Egypt as a patron when they bear the name Paphnoutios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 25. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Paphnoutios the Martyr & his 546 Companions in Egypt, 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.