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Martyr
Chariton the Martyr
New Calendar September 3 Old Calendar September 16
Why they are a saint
Chariton the Martyr is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on September 3. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Chariton the Martyr as a patron when they bear the name Chariton at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Chariton the Martyr, 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.