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Saint
Priscus
St. Priscus, Bishop of Capua, Confessor, and his companions: Castrensis, Tammarus, Rosius, Heraclius, Secundinus, Adjutor, Mark, Augustus, Elpidius, Canion, and Vindonius
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Why they are a saint
St. Priscus, Bishop of Capua, Confessor, and his companions: Castrensis, Tammarus, Rosius, Heraclius, Secundinus, Adjutor, Mark, Augustus, Elpidius, Canion, and Vindonius are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 1. Venerated as confessors who suffered for openly professing faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Priscus as a patron when they bear the name Priscus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 1. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Priscus, 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.