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Saints John
Saints John, Heraclemon, Andrew, and Theophilus, of Egypt
New Calendar December 2 Old Calendar December 15
Why they are a saint
Saints John, Heraclemon, Andrew, and Theophilus lived in Egypt in the fourth century, and are mentioned in the life of Saint Onuphrius. The Orthodox Church commemorates Saints John on December 2.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Saints John as a patron when they bear the name Saints at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 2.
Prayer
O holy Saints John, 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.