Saint · † 312
Silvanus
Martyrs Silvanus the Bishop, Luke the Deacon and Mocius the Reader († 312)
New Calendar January 29 Old Calendar February 11
Why they are a saint
Martyrs Silvanus the Bishop, Luke the Deacon and Mocius the Reader († 312) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 29. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Silvanus as a patron when they bear the name Silvanus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Silvanus, 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.