Saint · † c. 307
Uaros
Martyr Uaros and with him 7 Hieromartyr Teachers († c. 307)
New Calendar October 19 Old Calendar November 1
Why they are a saint
Martyr Uaros and with him 7 Hieromartyr Teachers († c. 307) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 19. Venerated as hieromartyrs, clergy who were put to death 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 Uaros as a patron when they bear the name Uaros at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Uaros, 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.