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Saint · † c. 237
Seleucus, Stratonicus, Chronides, Leontius and Serapion
Holy Martyrs Seleucus, Stratonicus, Chronides, Leontius and Serapion († c. 237)
New Calendar September 13 Old Calendar September 26
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Seleucus, Stratonicus, Chronides, Leontius and Serapion († c. 237) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 13. 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 Seleucus as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 13. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Seleucus, Stratonicus, Chronides, Leontius and Serapion, 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.