Martyr
Romanus the Deacon of Caesarea
Martyr Romanus the Deacon of Caesarea
New Calendar November 18 Old Calendar December 1
Why they are a saint
Information concerning Saint Romanus is found in Books 3 and 12 of the Church History of Eusebius. The Orthodox Church commemorates Romanus the Deacon of Caesarea on November 18.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Romanus the Deacon of Caesarea as a patron when they bear the name Romanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 18. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Romanus the Deacon of Caesarea, 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.