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Saint · 2nd C
Sarbilos
Martyrs Sarbilos and Bebea of Edessa (2nd C)
New Calendar October 15 Old Calendar October 28
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Sarbilos and Bebea of Edessa (2nd C) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 15. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; 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 Sarbilos as a patron when they bear the name Sarbilos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Sarbilos, 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.