Saint
Zenobius and His Sister Zenobia
The Holy Martyrs Zenobius and His Sister Zenobia
New Calendar October 30 Old Calendar November 12
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Zenobius and His Sister Zenobia are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on October 30. Venerated as martyrs who died 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 Zenobius and His Sister Zenobia as a patron when they bear the name Zenobius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 30. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Zenobius and His Sister Zenobia, 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.