Martyr
Zenon the Martyr & his servant Zenas of Philadelphia
New Calendar June 22 Old Calendar July 5
Why they are a saint
Zenon the Martyr & his servant Zenas of Philadelphia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on June 22. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Zenon the Martyr & his servant Zenas of Philadelphia as a patron when they bear the name Zenon at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Zenon the Martyr & his servant Zenas of Philadelphia, 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.