Saint · † 283
Chrysanthus and Daria and with them Martyrs Claudius the Tribune with his wife Hilaria and their sons Jason and Maurus
Holy Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria and with them Martyrs Claudius the Tribune with his wife Hilaria and their sons Jason and Maurus, and Diodorus the Priest and Marianus the Deacon at Rome († 283)
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Why they are a saint
Holy Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria and with them Martyrs Claudius the Tribune with his wife Hilaria and their sons Jason and Maurus, and Diodorus the Priest and Marianus the Deacon at Rome († 283) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 19. 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 Chrysanthus and Daria and as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 19. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Chrysanthus and Daria and with them Martyrs Claudius the Tribune with his wife Hilaria and their sons Jason and Maurus, pray to God for us.
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