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Saint · 305-313
Paul and two sisters
Martyrs Paul and two sisters Alevtina (Valentina) and Chionea (Thea), at Cæsarea in Palestine († 308)
New Calendar July 16 Old Calendar July 29
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Paul, Alevtina, and Chionia were from Egypt. During the persecution against Christians under the emperor Maximian (305-313), they were taken to Palestinian Caesarea. Without the slightest fear they confessed themselves as followers of Christ. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paul and two sisters as a patron when they bear the name Paul at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Paul and two sisters, 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.