Martyr
Eleazar the Teacher of the Holy Seven Maccabee Martyrs
Martyr Eleazar the Teacher of the Holy Seven Maccabee Martyrs
New Calendar August 1 Old Calendar August 14
Why they are a saint
Saint Eleazar lived in the second century before Christ, and was a scribe. The Orthodox Church commemorates Eleazar the Teacher of the Holy Seven Maccabee Martyrs on August 1.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eleazar the Teacher of the Holy Seven Maccabee Martyrs as a patron when they bear the name Eleazar at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eleazar the Teacher of the Holy Seven Maccabee Martyrs, 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.