Saint · 250
Pionius and Limnus of Smyrna and those with them: Asclepiades
Hieromartyr Pionius of Smyrna and those with him: Asclepiades, Macedonia, Linus, and Sabina († 250)
New Calendar March 11 Old Calendar March 24
Why they are a saint
A priest of Smyrna, he suffered there in the time of Decius’ persecution. The Orthodox Church commemorates Pionius and Limnus of Smyrna and those with them: Asclepiades on March 11.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pionius and Limnus of Smyrna and those as a patron when they bear the name Pionius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 11. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Pionius and Limnus of Smyrna and those with them: Asclepiades, 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.