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All Orthodox Christians who died as martyrs for the glory of Christ by hunger
All Orthodox Christians who died as martyrs for the glory of Christ by hunger, thirst, freezing, and by the sword
New Calendar December 29 Old Calendar January 11
Why they are a saint
Today the Church remembers all Orthodox Christians who died as martyrs for the glory of Christ by hunger, thirst, freezing, and by the sword, whose names are not known to us. The Orthodox Church commemorates All Orthodox Christians who died as martyrs for the glory of Christ by hunger on December 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take All Orthodox Christians who died as martyrs for the glory of Christ by hunger as a patron when they bear the name All at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 29. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy All Orthodox Christians who died as martyrs for the glory of Christ by hunger, 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.