Great martyr · 3rd–4th century
Procopius of Caesarea
Greatmartyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine
New Calendar July 8 Old Calendar July 21
Why they are a saint
Procopius of Caesarea is remembered as soldier-martyr of Palestinian Caesarea under Diocletian. The years given for this life are 3rd–4th century. The New Calendar feast is July 8. This memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church; his feast is kept with the other great martyrs of the calendar.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Procopius of Caesarea as a patron when they bear the name Procopius; Prokopy at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 8. Those who share his calling as a soldier also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Procopius of Caesarea, 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.