Apostle
Quadratus the Apostle
New Calendar September 21 Old Calendar October 4
Why they are a saint
Saint Quadratus, Apostle of the Seventy preached the Word of God at Athens and at Magnesia (eastern peninsula of Thessaly), and was Bishop of Athens. The Orthodox Church commemorates Quadratus the Apostle on September 21.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Quadratus the Apostle as a patron when they bear the name Quadratus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 21. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Quadratus the Apostle, 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.