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Saint
Carterius of Caesarea in Cappadocia
Hieromartyr Carterius of Cæsarea in Cappadocia († 304)
New Calendar January 8 Old Calendar January 21
Why they are a saint
Saint Carterius lived during the reign of Diocletian, and was a teacher in Caesarea of Cappadocia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Carterius of Caesarea in Cappadocia on January 8.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Carterius of Caesarea in Cappadocia as a patron when they bear the name Carterius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 8. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Carterius of Caesarea in Cappadocia, 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.