Saint
Victor and Sosthenes at Chalcedon
Martyrs Victor and Sosthenes at Chalcedon († c. 304)
New Calendar September 16 Old Calendar September 29
Why they are a saint
Saints Victor and Sosthenes (Σωσθένης) are mentioned in the Life of the Holy Great Martyr Euphēmia (Ευφημία). The Orthodox Church commemorates Victor and Sosthenes at Chalcedon on September 16.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Victor and Sosthenes at Chalcedon as a patron when they bear the name Victor at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Victor and Sosthenes at Chalcedon, 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.