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Saint · † 362-364
Bishop Desan, Presbyter Mariabus, Abdiesus, and 270 Others
Holy Martyrs Bishop Desan, Presbyter Mariabus, Abdiesus, and 270 Others († 362-364)
New Calendar April 9 Old Calendar April 22
Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Bishop Desan, Presbyter Mariabus, Abdiesus, and 270 Others († 362-364) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 9. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Bishop Desan as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Bishop Desan, Presbyter Mariabus, Abdiesus, and 270 Others, 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.