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Martyr
Bata the Persian
Martyr Bata the Persian
New Calendar May 1 Old Calendar May 14
Why they are a saint
The Martyr Bata, a monastic, lived during the fourth century in Persia and labored there in one of the monasteries. The Orthodox Church commemorates Bata the Persian on May 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Bata the Persian as a patron when they bear the name Bata at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Bata the Persian, 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.