Apostle
Silvanus of the Seventy
Apostle Silvanus of the Seventy
New Calendar July 30 Old Calendar August 12
Why they are a saint
The Church commemorates Silvanus of the Seventy with the Seventy. Silvanus is a traditional figure in Eastern Orthodox tradition assumed to be one of the Seventy Apostles, those followers of Jesus sent out by him in Luke 10. Orthodox Christians honor that first generation of witnesses.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Silvanus of the Seventy as a patron when they bear the name Silvanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 30. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Silvanus of the Seventy, 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.