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Saint
Papius
Martyrs Papius, Diodorus, and Claudian
New Calendar February 3 Old Calendar February 16
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Papius, Diodorus, and Claudian are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 3. 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 Papius as a patron when they bear the name Papius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Papius, 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.