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Saint
Paulinus
Martyrs Paulinus, Birus, Ombrius, Sebirus, Callistratus, Florence, Arian, Anthimius, Ubricius, Isidore, Euculus, Sampson, Studius, and Thespesius
New Calendar December 30 Old Calendar January 12
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Paulinus, Birus, Ombrius, Sebirus, Callistratus, Florence, Arian, Anthimius, Ubricius, Isidore, Euculus, Sampson, Studius, and Thespesius are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on December 30. 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 Paulinus as a patron when they bear the name Paulinus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 30. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Paulinus, 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.