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Martyr
Danax the Reader
Martyr Danax the Reader in Macedonia (2nd C)
New Calendar January 16 Old Calendar January 29
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Danax lived during the second century and served as reader at a church in Auleneia in Macedonia. The Orthodox Church commemorates Danax the Reader on January 16.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Danax the Reader as a patron when they bear the name Danax at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 16. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Danax the Reader, 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.