Saint
Rabulas of Samosata
Venerable Rabulas of Samosata († c. 530)
New Calendar February 19 Old Calendar March 3
Why they are a saint
Saint Rabulas was born in the Syrian city of Samosata and he received an excellent education. The Orthodox Church commemorates Rabulas of Samosata on February 19.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Rabulas of Samosata as a patron when they bear the name Rabulas at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 19. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Rabulas of Samosata, 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.