Holy Apostle Stachys (Stakhiy) Bishop of Byzantium
of the 70 Apostles

(† 1st C.)

November 13th (October 31st old calendar)

Saint Stachys, one of the Seventy Apostles, was made Bishop of Byzantium by St Andrew (November 30). He built a church at Argyropolis, and many people gathered there to hear him preach. He was a good shepherd to his flock, tirelessly laboring for their salvation. He died in peace.