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Saint · † c. 274
Philumenos
Martyr Philumenos of Ancyra and with him Martyrs Valerian and Phædrus († c. 274)
New Calendar November 29 Old Calendar December 12
Why they are a saint
Martyr Philumenos of Ancyra and with him Martyrs Valerian and Phædrus († c. 274) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 29. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Philumenos as a patron when they bear the name Philumenos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Philumenos, 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.