Apostle · 1st century
Paul
The Holy, All-Praised Apostle Paul
New Calendar June 29 Old Calendar July 12
Why they are a saint
Paul once a persecutor, converted on the road to Damascus; apostle to the nations and author of many New Testament epistles; martyred in Rome. The years given for this life are 1st century. His name is kept with the apostles of the Twelve or of the Seventy.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Paul as a patron when they bear the name Paul at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 29. Those who share his calling as a missionary, preacher also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Paul, 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.