Saint · † 228
Pasikrates
Martyrs Pasikrates and Valention in Mœsia, Bulgaria († 228)
New Calendar April 24 Old Calendar May 7
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Pasikrates and Valention in Mœsia, Bulgaria († 228) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 24. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pasikrates as a patron when they bear the name Pasikrates at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 24. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Pasikrates, 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.