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Martyr
Theopemptos the Martyr & his Companions
New Calendar May 11 Old Calendar May 24
Why they are a saint
Theopemptos the Martyr & his Companions are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on May 11. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Theopemptos the Martyr & his Companions as a patron when they bear the name Theopemptos at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 11. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Theopemptos the Martyr & his Companions, 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.