Martyr
Stephen the Martyr
Saint Stephen, King of Serbia, and his sone King Vladislav
New Calendar September 24 Old Calendar October 7
Why they are a saint
Saint Stephen, King of Serbia, and his sone King Vladislav are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 24. 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 Stephen the Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Stephen at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 24. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Stephen the Martyr, 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.