Saint
Straton
Martyrs Straton, Philip, Eutychian and Cyprian, of Nicomedia († c. 303)
New Calendar August 17 Old Calendar August 30
Why they are a saint
The Martyrs Straton, Philip, Eutychian and Cyprian suffered at Nicomedia. Visiting the circus, they taught people to abandon their idol-worship, and they converted many pagans to Christ. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Straton as a patron when they bear the name Straton at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Straton, 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.