Saint
Trophimus
Martyrs Trophimus, Sabbatius, and Dorymedon of Synnada
New Calendar September 19 Old Calendar October 2
Why they are a saint
Saints Trophimus and Sabbatius came to Antioch during a great festival of Apollo and Daphne. Sorrowing for the blindness of the people they presented themselves to Atticus, the governor, and announced that they were Christians. Sabbatius was tortured so cruelly that he died in his sufferings; Trophimus was sent to Synnada, where he in turn was tortured, then imprisoned barely alive.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Trophimus as a patron when they bear the name Trophimus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Trophimus, 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.