Saint · † c. 137
Peleus and Nilus, Bishops of Egypt, Presbyter Zeno, Patermuthius
Holy Martyrs Peleus and Nilus, Bishops of Egypt, Presbyter Zeno, Patermuthius, Elias and another 156 Martyrs († c. 310)
New Calendar September 17 Old Calendar September 30
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Peleus and Nilus, Bishops of Egypt, Presbyter Zeno, Patermuthius, Elias and another 156 Martyrs († c. 310) († c. 137) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 17. 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 Peleus and Nilus as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Peleus and Nilus, Bishops of Egypt, Presbyter Zeno, Patermuthius, 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.