No icon yet
Saint · 251
Victorinus
Martyrs Victorinus, Victor, Nicephorus, Claudius, Diodorus, Serapion and Papias of Egypt († 251)
New Calendar January 31 Old Calendar February 13
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Victorinus, Victor, Nikēphóros, Claudius, Diodorus, Serapion, and Papias suffered at Corinth in 251, during a persecution under the emperor Decius (249-251). The Orthodox Church commemorates Victorinus on January 31.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Victorinus as a patron when they bear the name Victorinus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 31. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Victorinus, 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.