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Martyr
Phocas the Martyr
New Calendar August 2 Old Calendar August 15
Why they are a saint
Phocas, sometimes called Phocas the Gardener (Greek: Φωκᾶς), is venerated as a martyr and saint by the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. His life and legend may have been a fusion of three men with the same name: a Phocas of Antioch, a Phocas the Gardener and Phocas, Bishop of Sinope.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Phocas the Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Phocas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 2. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Phocas the Martyr, 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.