Martyr · 3rd century
Tryphon of Lampsacus
Martyr Tryphon of Lampsacus near Apamea in Syria
New Calendar February 1 Old Calendar February 14
Why they are a saint
Tryphon of Lampsacus was young goose-herd and martyr; asked by gardeners and farmers against pests, and by hunters. The years given for this life are 3rd century. The New Calendar feast is February 1. This memory is kept in the whole Orthodox Church.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of gardens and crops against pests, hunters, farmers, because he cared for fields and flocks, as told in his life.
Prayer
O holy Tryphon of Lampsacus, 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.
Do not confuse with Tryphon of Vyatka; Tryphon of Pechenga; Patriarch Tryphon.