Hieromartyr
Proterius of Alexandria
Hieromartyr Proterius, Patriarch of Alexandria
New Calendar February 28 Old Calendar March 13
Why they are a saint
As Patriarch of Alexandria, Proterius of Alexandria is numbered with the saints of the Church. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The calendar keeps his martyrdom as a testimony under persecution.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Proterius of Alexandria as a patron when they bear the name Proterius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Proterius of Alexandria, 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.