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Hieromartyr
Publius of Athens
Hieromartyr Publius, Bishop of Athens
New Calendar March 13 Old Calendar March 26
Why they are a saint
Publius of Athens served as Bishop of Athens. Publius of Athens is remembered as 1st-century Maltese bishop and Christian saint. 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 Church honors him as a hieromartyr, one who died for Christ.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Publius of Athens as a patron when they bear the name Publius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Publius of Athens, 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.