Martyr
Quadratus and those with him at Corinth
Martyr Quadratus and those with him at Nicomedia
New Calendar March 10 Old Calendar March 23
Why they are a saint
During a persecution against Christians (in the third century) a certain pious woman named Rufina fled from Corinth to a mountain, to escape from her pursuers. The Orthodox Church commemorates Quadratus and those with him at Corinth on March 10.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Quadratus and those as a patron when they bear the name Quadratus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 10. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Quadratus and those with him at Corinth, 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.