Apostle
Titus the Apostle of the 70
New Calendar August 25 Old Calendar September 7
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Titus the Apostle of the 70. Numbered among the apostles (of the Twelve or of the Seventy); commemorated with the apostolic Church. Feast day: August 25. Tradition noted: Greek.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Titus the Apostle of the 70 as a patron when they bear the name Titus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 25. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Titus the Apostle of the 70, 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.