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Martyr · 98-117
Romulus and with him many others
Martyr Romulus and with him many others
New Calendar September 6 Old Calendar September 19
Why they are a saint
The Martyr Romulus lived during the reign of the emperor Trajan (98-117) and was a confidant of the emperor by virtue of his office of military commander. The Orthodox Church commemorates Romulus and with him many others on September 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Romulus and as a patron when they bear the name Romulus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 6. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Romulus and with him many 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.