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Saint · 3rd-4th C
Pharnacius
Martyrs Pharnacius, Orentius, Eros, Firmus, Firminus, Cyriacus, and Longinus (3rd-4th C)
New Calendar June 24 Old Calendar July 7
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Pharnacius, Orentius, Eros, Firmus, Firminus, Cyriacus, and Longinus (3rd-4th C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 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 Pharnacius as a patron when they bear the name Pharnacius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 24. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Pharnacius, 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.