Hieromartyr
Philip of Heraclea and with him the Martyrs Severus
Hieromartyr Philip, Bishop of Heraclea and with him the Martyrs Severus, Memnon, and 37 Soldiers in Thrace
New Calendar August 20 Old Calendar September 2
Why they are a saint
Philip of Heraclea and with him the Martyrs Severus is remembered as Bishop of Heraclea and with him the Martyrs Severus. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. Orthodox Christians remember his blood-witness together with the other hieromartyrs.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philip of Heraclea and as a patron when they bear the name Philip at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 20. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Philip of Heraclea and with him the Martyrs Severus, 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.