Apostle
Thaddeus of the Seventy
Apostle Thaddeus of the Seventy
New Calendar August 21 Old Calendar September 3
Why they are a saint
Among the Seventy Apostles the calendar keeps Thaddeus of the Seventy. Apostles are honored as the first witnesses who carried the Gospel. His name is kept with the apostles of the Twelve or of the Seventy. The New Calendar feast is August 21.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Thaddeus of the Seventy as a patron when they bear the name Thaddeus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 21. Those who share his calling as a missionary also ask his prayers.
Prayer
O holy Thaddeus 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.