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Martyr
Pappias
Holy Martyr Pappias
New Calendar June 28 Old Calendar July 11
Why they are a saint
Numerous Christians were slaughtered during the persecution under Diocletian and Maximian in the early IV century, and Saint Pappias was one of those arrested for preaching the Gospel. The Orthodox Church commemorates Pappias on June 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pappias as a patron when they bear the name Pappias at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Pappias, 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.