Apostle · 10th century
Seven Apostles of Bulgaria
New Calendar July 27 Old Calendar August 9
Why they are a saint
The Seven Apostles (Bulgarian: Свети Седмочисленици, romanized: Sveti Sedmochislenitsi) are seven saints venerated in the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church since the 10th century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Seven Apostles of Bulgaria on July 27.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Seven Apostles of Bulgaria as a patron when they bear the name Seven at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 27. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Seven Apostles of Bulgaria, 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.