Saint · 200
Rufinus the Deacon
Martyr Rufinus the Deacon, the Martyr Aquilina and 200 Soldiers with them († c. 310)
New Calendar April 7 Old Calendar April 20
Why they are a saint
After the Emperors Diocletian and Maximian abdicated in 305, Maximinus Daia was elevated to the rank of Caesar and was given the eastern provinces and Egypt to govern. The Orthodox Church commemorates Rufinus the Deacon on April 7.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Rufinus the Deacon as a patron when they bear the name Rufinus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 7. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Rufinus the Deacon, 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.