Saint · 3rd C
Quadratus of Nicomedia, Satorinus, Rufinus and others
Holy Martyrs Quadratus of Nicomedia, Satorinus, Rufinus and others (3rd C)
New Calendar March 10 Old Calendar March 23
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Quadratus of Nicomedia, Satorinus, Rufinus and others (3rd C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 10. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Quadratus of Nicomedia as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs 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 of Nicomedia, Satorinus, Rufinus and others, 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.