Saint
Saints Archilius and Luarsaab
New Calendar January 28 Old Calendar February 10
Why they are a saint
Saints Archilius and Luarsaab are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 28. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Saints Archilius and Luarsaab as a patron when they bear the name Saints at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 28.
Prayer
O holy Saints Archilius and Luarsaab, 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.