Saint · 297
Romanus
Martyrs Romanus, Jacob (James), Philotheus, Hyperechius, Abibus, Julian, and Paregonius, at Samosata
New Calendar January 29 Old Calendar February 11
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Romanus, James, Philotheus, Hyperichius, Habib, Julian and Parigoreas suffered in the year 297, during the persecution by Diocletian (284-305), in the city of Samosata (in Syria on the River Euphrates). The Orthodox Church commemorates Romanus on January 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Romanus as a patron when they bear the name Romanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Romanus, 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.