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Saint
Eudoxius
Martyrs Eudoxius, Zeno, Macarius and 1104 soldiers with them (311-312)
New Calendar September 6 Old Calendar September 19
Why they are a saint
The Martyrs Eudoxius, Zeno, Macarius and their Companions received a martyric death for Christ under the emperor Maximian Galerius, the successor of the emperor Diocletian. The Orthodox Church commemorates Eudoxius on September 6.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eudoxius as a patron when they bear the name Eudoxius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 6. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eudoxius, pray to God for us.
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